Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 1616

Alyssa was relieved that she wasn't a fan of gay romance. Otherwise, she would have found herselfconstantly swooning over Jonah and Julien.

"Anyway, I was shocked that Aidan Lovelace would show up alone and behave in such a nastymanner," Jasper remarked.

He placed her on the couch, cradling her head in his lap and gently massaging her abdomen.

The look in his eyes darkened when he recalled the confrontation just now. Fortunately, Alyssahadn't gotten bullied just now, or he didn't know what he might do to Aidan.

"He might be unruly, but I'm sure getting slapped twice shook him up," Alyssa said, wrapping herarms around Jasper's neck, her breath teasing his skin.

She continued, "The Lovelaces' arrogance stems from their recent success in medical research.Hence, their business. They're on the brink of a breakthrough in Parkinson's treatment.

"If they succeed, Lovelace Pharmaceuticals will dominate the market globally. The wealth they'llaccumulate is unimaginable.”

"That explains their attitude. They might start looking down not only on the Taylors but on all theesteemed families combined,” Jasper remarked, shaking his head.

"I understand them taking pride in their success, but they shouldn't get ahead of themselves."Jasper snickered. "The Beckett Group does not operate in the medical field, but it's commonknowledge that there are many obstacles in the road of developing a new drug.

"Lovelace Pharmaceuticals should rationally assess their capability in monopolizing the field.”"There's one more reason, and it's because of Winston. Mandy stuck by Winston for years withoutany legal title. The Lovelaces must've exploited his guilt, sending Aidan to humiliate us.” Alyssaslapped her thigh in anger.

She added, "I'm furious every time I picture Winston getting back to work before he's fullyrecovered. We can't do much if he refuses to take care of his health!"

"Don't worry, Lyse. He's in good hands with Mr. Benton," Jasper reassured her, gently pinching herwaist. "Why don't you take a nap? We'll pick up Winston from work later. How does that sound?”She kissed him on her lips, her eyes colored with joy and contentment.

Back at the KS Group headquarters in Belbanks, Winston carried on with his work like usual, but hewasn't fully himself. However, he had no choice but to show up to work to boost the company'smorale. If the rumors weren't squashed, his rivals would start planning a move against him.

After performing his routine checks in the headquarters and attending a board meeting, Winstonrushed back to rest in his office without bothering to take his lunch.

He took off his jacket and slumped on the couch. Drenched in sweat, he felt utterly drained anddepleted.

"Mr. Winston, how are you feeling? Are you alright?” Neil hurried in with water and medicine forWinston.

"Neil, I think my time is almost up," Winston remarked wryly.

Neil felt sorry for him. "Stop saying so! This was your first time suffering from a stroke. If you takeyour medications on time and stick to the treatment, you'll be back on your feet in no time."People your age face health issues all the time. Just look at Cornelius Harper—he's in and out ofhospital all the time. From what I heard, Victor Schmidt has been suffering from heart issues latelyand frequents the hospital.

"Your peers might look fine and dandy on the surface, but they might not be as healthy as you.Don't give up on yourself!"

"How could you compare me with Cornelius Harper? That guy is ancient.” Frowning, Winstonsnapped, "As for Victor Schmidt... Hmph! He reaps what he sows!"

Neil flashed a faint smile, offering no comment on the comparison.

Winston sighed. "I'm not being paranoid. I really feel the toll on my health after waking up from thiscoma.”