Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 1099
Zoe found herself unnerved and unsettled by Jameson’s unwavering confidence. Did he witness the altercation? Why else would
he defend Alyssa?
Jameson inched closer to Zoe, his dark eyes unrelentingly fixed on her. She shuddered as he questioned, “Did Lyse slap you?”
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“I-” Zoe choked.
“You’re an adult. You should be responsible for what you said. It’ll be too late to regret your actions when the facts are out.”
-A hushed silence fell on the crowd as they anticipated Zoe’s answer.
The fleeting seconds felt like an eternity.
Eventually, Zoe succumbed to overwhelming fear, as if she had been held hostage. Never before had she felt such dread, not
even in the presence of Jasper or Landon. She confessed, “W-When I was arguing with Ms. Alyssa, I lost my balance, hit my
face on the door, and fell to the floor...”
She omitted the part about slapping herself. Still, her partial
confession was enough to prove Alyssa’s innocence and cast doubt on her own credibility.
“Woah! But did Zoe actually slap herself in the face? That was wicked!
“Don’t you get it? She crumbled under Mr. Jameson’s pressure. Pfft, and to think she played the victim just now.”
“Tsk tsk. She’s just a young lady who couldn’t stand the pressure of interrogation. I would have denied it. Let him present the
evidence!”
“Are you seriously defending Ms. Zoe? What she did was slander. If
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Jameson effortlessly solved the problem for Alyssa, but she showed no response, not even a hint of gratitude.
On the other hand, Winston looked much relieved and gave Jameson a nod and a rare smile of approval.
Jonah wrapped an arm around Alyssa’s shoulders and addressed Cornelius calmly, “Mr. Cornelius, does your granddaughter still
insist on a settlement?
“If you’re not ready to let this go, we can meet at the police station with our attorneys after the event. We’ll decide whether to
settle this case in private or court.”
Winston squinted at Jonah while silently applauding his eldest son. He would like to express the same sentiment, but it would be
unwise for a man of his position to go against Cornelius. As a concerned brother, Jonah had every right to speak against
Cornelius in that
manner.
Looking bewildered, Penelope hugged Zoe tightly as Cornelius’ expression hardened.
Jonah smirked. “The Taylors will take responsibility for what we have. done, but we aren’t going to give in when we’re framed,
especially when it happens to my dear sister.
“I will look into this matter thoroughly. Mr. Cornelius, I believe you’ll share the same sentiment, given your affection for Ms. Zoe.”
The Harpers found themselves burdened by shame. Jonah, with a few words, forced them into a tight spot. What if things
escalated when they faced off at the police station?
However, refusal to answer Jonah on the spot would be akin to an admission of guilt. The public would assume that Zoe had
indeed
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Preston, who had observed the unfolding drama from the sidelines, finally interjected light-heartedly to diffuse the tense
situation,” Hahaha! This is all a huge misunderstanding! It’s nothing more than a banter between two ladies that took an
unfortunate turn. Haven’t we all been through similar situations when we were young?
“Zoe is a good kid, albeit a tad impulsive and a bit spoiled. When emotions run high, she tends to speak without thinking.
Sometimes, she’s not even aware of what she just said! Haha!

“We sincerely apologize for the trouble. Look, we’ve been family friends for many years. Winston, you were friends with my
brother Bill. Zoe is Bill’s beloved daughter. You know Bill, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Preston alleviated Winston’s anger by skillfully handling the situation.