Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Lily's Alzheimer's had progressed into the later stages, making Jameson desperate for the new drug to work in order to save her.
"Reach out to Chief Novak. Tell him to get someone dependable to clean up the mess."
"Got it."
At the same time, Jameson's phone buzzed. He immediately sat upright when he saw the caller ID. Taking a deep breath, he answered the phone, "Sir."
"Did your experiment fail again?" Justin's resonant voice weighed on Jameson's heart.
Jameson, though knowing that the blame fell on the research team, not him, still felt nervous when confronted. "Yes."
"Oh, well. We have lots of ground-breaking work to be done." Justin's tone softened as if he was consoling himself. "But great idea there. I didn't expect us to get the Lovelaces involved in this scheme in no time. Jimmy, I was right about you. Looking back, I made the right decision to support and nurture you."
Precious and distant memories flooded Jameson's mind at the mention of his nickname.
The young and adorable Alyssa stood on top of a steep hill. Basked in sunlight, she stared at him with eyes resembling a sky full of stars.
Extending a hand to him, she encouraged him, "Don't be afraid! I'll hoist you up!"
The young Jameson, though fearful, managed to cast aside his feelings with her by his side. He only had one thought, which was to join her.
Struggling, he grasped her hand firmly, and the two of them made it to the top of the hill.
Thanks to Alyssa, he caught a glimpse of the breathtaking view that he could never forget. The wild roses bloomed gorgeously across the hills. He only had eyes for one rose-the girl beside him.
Blinking away the bitterness, he burst the bubble of his childhood memories, leaving him behind with nothing. There were no roses or Alyssa in reality. His world right now was made of blood and desire as he descended freely into the endless abyss.
"I have you to thank for my success today. I would never stand a chance of returning to Solana City and rejoining the Schmidt Group if not for you and my mom."
Justin remarked flatly, "But you need to put your guard up. The Lovelaces are a force to be reckoned with, especially their youngest heir, who's exceptionally close with Jonah Taylor and the rest of the Taylor family.
"Take a wrong step, and you risk getting hit back at. Your gains will not make up for your losses if that happens."
"I'm fully prepared for the possibility you suggested," Jameson hurriedly assured Justin.
"The Lovelaces are a distinguished family. They have been running a pharmaceutical business with an estimated worth of tens of billions. How did they end up in this state?" Justin's magnetic voice echoed in Jameson's ear. "Their company is developing a new drug. Look for any problems with the new product. You might be able to weaponize that against them."
The look in Jameson's eyes hardened. "Got it."