Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa stared into Jasper's eyes through tears. They only had each other in their eyes.
He treaded toward her as if he had scaled mountains and sailed oceans to reach her. Standing beside her was Winston.
Jasper, caught in a surreal daze, appeared deeply moved. He felt as though he was welcoming his bride. The world around him
faded into silence. All he could hear was his thunderous heartbeat. The scene seemed too perfect to be true.
"Jasper ..." A tear rolled down her cheek like a meteor streaking across the night sky. Jasper was ready to sacrifice everything for
her, and she felt the same toward him.
Whether it was surviving the Luminara battlefield with Jasper or marrying him without their families' blessings, they had given
their all for their love.
"Hold on a moment!" Zoe glared at them, her voice shrill and trembling. Her hopes were repeatedly crushed, and she couldn't
bear it any longer.
She thought, "Alyssa, Jasper, if you stubbornly wish to be together, perhaps I should unveil a harsh truth that could forever scar
your relationship."
The guests, irritated by Zoe's dramatic yet futile attempts to disrupt the loving couple, cast annoyed looks her way.

Zoe, face looking pale and lips twitching, looked rather terrifying. She taunted, "Mr. Javier, I know the Harpers are not as
powerful as the Taylors. You must feel like you're shortchanged for having me as a daughter-in-law instead of Alyssa. But you
might regret letting your son marry her."
While playing the victim card, she wanted to pique the interest of everyone present, including Javier.
"Oh, Mr. Taylor." Zoe turned around and examined Winston with a hint of worry. "I know Alyssa is your favorite among your
children, and you would hate to see her bullied. Do you really think Jasper is up to your standards? Is he even a good match for
Alyssa?"
Confusion spread across the onlookers. Alyssa, anticipating Zoe's dirty tactics, glared at her menacingly. Before she could
respond, Winston intervened, addressing Zoe sternly, "Ms. Zoe, as a young lady of esteemed status, please refrain from beating
around the bush."
Winston's authoritative tone intimidated Zoe and the other guests.
At that moment, Jonah and Landon had arrived at the hall after dealing with David. They ran into the unfolding scene and came
to a halt. Feeling anxious, Jonah glanced at Landon.
Landon muttered in frustration, "Damn it! That woman is causing trouble again when I'm not around to keep an eye on her!"