Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Maggie, I will come to your place with Mr. Beckett and pick you up from downstairs. Don't worry. No one will see us." Alyssa's
heart beat wildly as she promised her.
"I'm not afraid of getting caught. I only have this window of time to head out," Maggie sighed sadly.
"We're picking you up to ensure you're safe."
Jasper's voice was low as he said with a stern face, "Now, the Schmidt Group might be keeping an eye on your every move. If
the Schmidt Group finds out that you've left out of the blue, it might put you in danger."
Maggie was stunned. "M-Ms. Alyssa, this is..."
"Don't be afraid, Maggie. This is Mr. Beckett. He is beside me now." Alyssa lifted her face and gently raised her hands.
Jasper got up. Like a servant serving the queen, he placed his handsome face before her, their noses touching.
Alyssa was slightly startled, blinking. Then, Jasper kissed the top of her lip.
He swirled the tip of his tongue cheekily. As Alyssa felt the tease, his lips left hers.
Alyssa cursed Jasper in her heart for being so cheeky.
"M-Mr. Beckett? Is it really him?"
Maggie was no longer glum. She got so worked up that she raised her voice. "Mr. Beckett! I-I really admire you! You are my idol!"
Jasper frowned. After a pause, he said, "Thank you."

"I think you look really handsome. You are better looking than some celebrities. I really like you!"
"I have someone I love, and it is Ms. Alyssa." Jasper looked indifferent as he hugged Alyssa by her shoulder.
"No, no! Please don't take it the wrong way!"
Maggie explained in a panic, "I admire you for your talent and looks. I don't mean anything else! Plus. I am actually a big fan of
you and Ms. Alyssa! I think both of you are great for each other!"
"The internet had said terrible things about Mr. Beckett. He is just a pretty face, but he still has fans. I guess only looks matter in
this society."
Alyssa purposely pulled Jasper's leg. However, she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes.
"No, there may be many terrible things said about Mr. Beckett, but I believe you and Mr. Beckett really love each other."
Maggie opened her heart. "I really like both of you and trust you, so I decided to take this step."
"Maggie, thank you for your vote of confidence. And thank you for your courage."
Alyssa smiled as bright as the sun. "Please be careful. See you tonight."
After ending the call, Jasper asked impatiently, "Alyssa, what sorcery is this? That girl is willing to stand in as a witness. Tell me
your secret."
"Hmm, I didn't do much. I received a letter from her. Every now and then, I will write her a letter with my contact details. This is to
show her that I am waiting for her." Alyssa jumped in excitement, but her tone seemed relaxed.

But Jasper knew she had put in a lot of effort without him knowing.
"Jasper, you've acquired another shiny pseudonym!" Alyssa exclaimed, wrapping her arms around Jasper's neck. Her body
seemed to melt into his chest as she clung to him. "You're a foreteller! What you predicted came true. The situation hasn't
concluded yet, so there must be a way to turn things around."
Gleeful, Jasper's eyes glistened with joy after receiving Alyssa's compliment. "Lyse, I'm not a foreteller. If you hadn't secretly
orchestrated the whole thing, how could things turn for the better?"
Alyssa shook her head stubbornly. "No, you are what I say you are. My man's mouth is very prophetic!"
"Lyse, I used to be a pessimistic person. When I joined the force that year, I was living on the edge of death. I've never even
thought about leaving the battlefield alive.
"But you've transformed me completely, turning me into a more positive person. When we faced that attack on Shelland Island,
uncertain if the next second might be our last, the thought of you gave me strength. I hoped we wouldn't meet our end."