Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2381

"Justin's uncle? Lyse, what does this person have to do with you?" Axel couldn't help but inquire out of curiosity.

"I keep having the feeling that Zachary and Justin are closely related. Moreover, he might be hiding and working with Justin to devise some unfathomable scherne.

"I'm guessing that we'd be able to get a major breakthrough through him. Justin's true colors and evil schemes can only be exposed if we find and approach Zachary."

Alyssa stared fixedly at the moon with a gaze even colder than the night.

"Lyse, in reality, you could have lived a very free and happy life. You didn't have to live with so much worry." Axel gazed deeply at her, sorrow filling his heart. "It was all because of Jasper that you always ended up risking your life and bringing these troubles upon yourself."

"I am someone who likes to keep myself busy. A serene life isn't suitable for my thrill- seeking soul."

Alyssa blinked. "Right now, the only obstacle Jasper has in Beckett Group is Justin. He has been using the fact that he once saved his life to guilt-trip Jasper. Not only that, he has been playing subtle tricks. He made himself look weak so that Mr. Javier would side with him.

"If we're unable to bring Justin's true colors to light, Jasper will only end up walking on thin ice and facing endless challenges in Beckett Group.

"Plus, Jasper is someone who places too much value on his relationships with others. He's too kind. He would only end up being at a disadvantage."

Axel found himself welling up with tears as he observed the determination on Alyssa's face beside him.

She was someone who would rather lower herself and sacrifice endlessly so that the people she loved didn't have to experience any misery.

Alyssa brought their conversation back to her main point. "Justin took Zachary out of Solana City Fifth Prison, and placed a man named Grover Bennett as his scapegoat to serve Justin's sentence.

"No one noticed even after such a long time. This tells me that there are people in the police force who are helping them. Everything in prison has also been sorted out.

"So, lim afraid that we'd face more obstacles if we were to take the legal route to investigate this. If the public were to hear about this, Solana City's judicial system would become a total joke.

"There will be pressure coming from the higher-ups. In the end, not only will this matter be glossed over, but that scapegoat's life will also be in danger. Moreover, it will become almost impossible to get a hold of Justin in the future."

With a calm expression, Axel nodded. "I understand."

"Justin put in so much effort to ensure Zachary's safety. This shows that he is someone of utmost importance to him."

Alyssa frowned deeply. "But the Dutton family had their downfall a long time ago. A murderer who has been imprisoned for a long time would only live a meaningless life even if they were released.

"So, how is Zachary useful to Justin? This is the question I'm trying to find an answer to as soon as possible.

"I'm guessing that Zachary has left the country secretly."

Axel narrowed his eyes and rubbed his chiseled jaw with his fingers. "Who knows? Zachary might have his own organization or authority overseas.

"Justin might want to make use of his uncle's power to secure his position in Solana City and fight with Jasper for his inheritance."

"You're saying he might have authority overseas?" Alyssa leaned forward. Her sharp senses picked up on the keywords from Axel's speculations.

Axel raised a brow. "Otherwise, how is a crippled man like Justin going to fight with Jasper? There must be someone supporting him from behind. It would be really stupid of him to just play pretend, don't you think?"

"If Zachary has already escaped overseas, we have to keep a close watch on Justin's movements too, then. We have to look into the places he's been on his personal travels overseas. Zachary would very likely be there."

"Lyse, leave this to me. I'll look into it. You don't have to worry about it."

Axel paused. In a deep and loving voice, he continued, "I will be occupied from tomorrow onward. I need to make all the necessary arrangements with my work on hand so that I can

resign in peace. When I'm away, please take good care of Amber on my behalf."

Alyssa was moved to tears. She responded softly, "Yes, I will."

After 72 hours of being unconscious, Jasper regained consciousness, albeit with much difficulty.

"Mr. Beckett, you're finally awake!"

"Jasper, it's me, Grandpa. Jasper!"

Through his unfocused gaze, Jasper spotted Newton, Ben, and Xavier by the side of his bed. Looks of joy had come over their faces. Gradually, his vision became clear.

"How... How long have I been out for? Jasper massaged his throbbing temples while Xavier helped him lean back on the headboard of his bed.