Can't Win Me Back

"Mr. Beckett and Ms. Alyssa share your concerns. They've already planted people to surveil the hospital area and even among the nurses caring for your wife. But these are all done in secret. You should know why." A sharp glint flashed in Cyrus' eyes.

Nicholas was overwhelmed with gratitude. "Thank you... Thank you, Ms. Alyssa. Thank you, Mr. Beckett." He couldn't stop the tears from flowing down his face.

Later that afternoon, after the interrogation, Cyrus led his colleagues from the Criminal Investigation Unit and the search team to that construction site in the eastern district.

With the help of the police search dogs, they were soon able to retrieve the woman's decomposing body from the cement foundation. The body was taken back to the station for autopsy.

Cyrus then ordered another group of officers to the resort where the crime happened. They were to examine the surveillance footage for more leads. However, the chances of finding anything useful were slim. Even so, Cyrus wasn't about to give up on any opportunity to convict Jameson.

That night, Cyrus went to Jasper and Alyssa's place to update them on Nicholas' statement and the day's events. A heavy silence descended upon the study.

There was no doubt that Nicholas was both pitiful and despicable. But Jameson, the mastermind behind it all, was far worse.

"Jameson's motive for using Aidan in drug trafficking wasn't likely as simple as money," Cyrus said. "There had to be more to it."

Alyssa, sitting beside Jasper on the couch, barely had any appetite. Out of politeness, she took a bite of the pear Jasper offered. "He was probably aiming to destroy Lovelace Group," she said.

A shiver ran down Cyrus' spine as he remembered Mandy, the new chairwoman of Lovelace Group.

"But don't worry, Cyrus," Alyssa soothed in a gentle voice. "Mandy has KS Group backing her up, and with my discreet support, Lovelace Group won't fall."

"Thank you, Lyse," Cyrus replied, still

puzzled. "Lovelace Group isn't even based in Solana City. It's the leading medical corporation in Belbanks. Their business doesn't compete with Schmidt Group. Why would

Jameson target them?"

Jasper and Alyssa exchanged a knowing look before answering in unison, "Because Lovelace Group is the leading medical corporation!"

Cyrus raised an eyebrow, surprised by their undeniable chemistry.

"I'm afraid Jamiper isn't actually the one who wanted to mess with Lovelace Group. Instead, it's the mysterious man behind him."

Alyssa took a slice of pear and fed it

to Jasper Lovelace Group is

second to none in the nation's

medical field. Coincidentally,

Jameson is helping his backer with experiments on a new medication.

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"Brilliant deduction, Lyse," Jasper said, taking a bite of the pear and gazing into her eyes with admiration. He never missed an opportunity to praise Alyssa. "According to Nicholas," Cyrus added, "the research center developing this new medication is located in Mosgravia. They call it... RC."

Alyssa's eyes gleamed with determination. "It seems we need a way to properly investigate this RC," she said. Just then, her phone rang. It was Sean. "Hey, Sean."

"I have news from the hospital, Ms. Alyssa!" Sean's voice was urgent and tense. "You were right. Jamiper is really about to take action against Nicholas' wife!"