Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 120

Alyssa hastily went to the underground parking lot.

“M–Ms. White! Alice!” Landon ran up to her and held her by the wrist. She spun around

and cast an indifferent gaze at him.

“Let go.”

“What’s wrong? Is it because of Jasper?” His throat tightened as he apologized gently, “I’m

sorry. I didn’t know he’d be here. Had I known, I wouldn’t have brought you here.”

Alyssa was riddled with heartache when she thought of the box that Jasper had wanted to

give her. She didn’t need him to make up to her.

“Here. I’m returning this.” She lowered her neck and took off the necklace, which she

returned to Landon. “Anyway, thanks for the gift, Sorry, but I can’t accept it.”

He was struck by her change of mind. “Were you taking advantage of me just now?”

“Sorry.” Gloom crept over her face.

Instead of feeling angry, Landon felt bad for her. He could tell that she needed more time

to get over Jasper. No matter how long that’d take, he was willing to wait for her.

“It’s fine. It’s not a big deal. You turned down Jasper’s gift as well. So I don’t feel too bad

about this. “He waved and clutched the necklace tightly in his hand.

“Mr. Harper, you’re a decent guy. At least, you are more carefree and observant than

Jasper in many ways. You might look like a fuckboy, but you can be very thoughtful and

doting.

“You deserve a better woman, and you should spend your time on her.” She softened up

because of the guilt she carried.

“Well, that woman has shown up. She’s closer than I thought!” He stared at her with

passion as he huffed and puffed.

“I appreciate that.” She smiled and left the scene with poise.

Landon stood on the ground, feeling helpless and bitter. Did she just turn down his

confession? It certainly felt like that.

As night settled in, Landon was at one of ACE’s corridors. He had requested the manager

to clear the venue for him and Jasper, who was in a foul mood that night.

Sitting by the bar, Jasper looked lonely and hostile, causing the bartender to stay away

from him

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He had been carrying that box around for a few days to give it to Aline if he find the

chance To bis dismay, she did not even take a look at it. That was bumiliating for him

He swirled the contents of his whiskey on the rocks as he replayed the scene where

Landon helped Alice to put on the necklace. She smiled at Landon, and they left the store

together

Alice had only reserved that smile for hirm. But now, she’d smile at any man except for

him.

“Alice White, ever since you left me, you’ve been degrading yourself,” he fumed silently

A heavy breath escaped his mouth. He downed the whiskey, to the bartender’s shock The

bartender was worried about the well–being of his customer, who had down the strong

liquor like it was water.

Jasper poured himself another whiskey drink. At that moment, someone reached out and

held the rim of his glass.

“Jasper, you shouldn’t do this. It’s bad for your health.”

Jasper squinted at Landon and smiled through clenched teeth. “That’s still better than

having your girl stolen by your friend.”

“I stole nothing!” Landon wasn’t in high spirits. He sat on the stool next to Landon and

ordered himself a drink, “Give me the same thing.”

“Landon, you cannot be with Alice White,” cautioned Jasper.

“Why not?”

“She’s with Jonah Taylor.”

To that, Landon lifted a brow and asked in amusement, “Is that the reason, or are you

stopping me from courting her because she’s your ex–wife?”

Jasper’s throat was dry, and his chest felt heavy,

“I don’t care if she’s with Jonah Taylor, and your feelings about me dating your ex–wife are

not my

concern.”

Jasper finally lost his cool from the combination of Landon’s bold provocation and the

effect of the alcohol. He toppled the glass and grabbed Landon by the collar with crazed

eyes.

“Landon Harper, you’d better not try anything funny with Alice. Over my dead body!”

The fight over a necklace between the two influential men in Solana City, who ench owned

a Centurion Card, was the event of a century.

The employee stammered in shock at the sight of the two black cards. “S–Sir, we only

have one

necklace left…”

“I know.” Jasper looked away from Alyssa. “I am buying it exactly because there’s only

one.”

Liana almost jumped for joy as she awaited Jasper to give her the necklace.

Alyssa pursed her lips at Jasper’s insistence as bitterness welled up in her heart. He’d get

Liana. anything she wanted at all costs. When it came to Alyssa, though, he paid no

attention to her feelings

“Ignore him. Please charge it to my card and wrap the gift!” Landon arched his brows and

rapped

his knuckles on the glass display. “First come, first served.”

“Landon Harper.” Jasper frowned. Landon stared at Jasper’s sullen face and lowered his

voice,” Jasper, you know me. There are not many women I’d like to buy a gift for. Can’t

you let me have my way this time, considering we’ve known each other for almost twenty

years?”

Alyssa widened her eyes in disbelief at the two men. At the same time, Liana’s jaw

dropped at the

confrontation.

She looked down at Alice White for getting cozy with the other wealthy men. After all,

Alice had only recently left Jasper. What did rich men like Landon see in Alice, the divorcee

Jasper had abandoned?

Jasper caught his breath. This was the first time in his memory that Landon had put their

twenty years of friendship on the line for a woman. Not only that, Landon was confronting

him over his ex -wife, whom he claimed he didn’t care about.

“Thank you, Mr. Harper.” Alyssa flashed a bright smile at Landon at that moment. “I’ll

gladly accept your necklace gift.”

Landon forgot to breathe at the sight of her alluring smile. “You don’t have to thank me!

What’s more important is that you like it.”

Jasper’s eyes burned with an incendiary anger as his throat tightened. How could she

accept the gift from another man in front of her ex–husband?

Landon picked up the necklace and put it on Alyssa’s neck attentively. The color drained

from Jasper’s face. His fists were curled up, but he felt helpless.

“Wow, that’s gorgeous!” The store employee covered her mouth and exclaimed.

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“Yeah, the necklace is gorgeous.” Alyssa flashed a polite smile.

“No! I meant you. A customer before you tried on the necklace, but she failed to pop in

that piece. But you are a different case. You brought out the benuty of the jewelry but

didn’t let it overshadow

you.”

Seething, Liana stared hard at Jasper, who did not give any reaction. He did not show any

sign of fighting for the necklace.

“Mr. Harper, I have to go back to work. Let’s go.”

“Sure.”

Alyssa never gave Jasper a proper look from the start. She left the scene with Landon like

a

couple.

“Jasper, I thought you wanted to buy me the necklace. How could you let Alice White have

it?” Liana questioned Jasper with urgency.

Frowning deeply, Jasper went after Alyssa in big strides.

“Alice White!”

She came to a stop and spun around.

“What do you want, Mr. Jasper? Are you going to snatch the necklace from me?”

He was stung by her penetrating gaze. Pursing his lips, he dug out a black velvet case

from his

breast pocket and handed it to her.

His gesture took her aback. “What’s this for?”

“It’s a crystal bracelet. The one that Grandpa gave you was broken. I’m giving you a new

one.”

He sounded harsh and refused to admit that it was his gift to her, despite knowing she had

long looked forward to a gift from him. He did not want to cave in to her.

“It’s fine. Grandpa promised to get me a new one.“Smirking, she urged him, “You should

put this away. You might cause a misunderstanding if your fiancée sees it. I don’t want to

be responsible

for that.”

“Why did you take Landon’s gift but not mine?” At the end of his wits, his gaze burned

holes through her.

“Maybe that’s because you’re annoying. As simple as that.” She dropped a hurtful remark

and left without turning back.

“Jasper, I’ll see you tonight!” Landon hurried after Alyssa, leaving Jasper frozen on the

ground and grappling with the pain she had left him. His mind was filled with her remark

about him being

Liana, who had caught up to them, witnessed Jasper’s failed attempt to give out the

crystal bracelet. Like a venomous snake, her features contorted with spite.