Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 2471

When Jonah reached the bedside, he leaned in slowly, giving Julien an unobstructed view of his tanned skin, well-defined abs, and that devastatingly captivating face.

Reclining against the headboard, Julien found himself lost in Jonah's eyes. His breath hitched, and his mind momentarily blanked as Jonah's mesmerizing gaze locked onto him.

What could he do? His heart still betrayed him, a frantic drumbeat against his ribs. He was a fool—a pathetic fool.

Jonah braced his arms on either side of Julien's head, his dark eyes overflowing with a raw, possessive affection. It was as if he sought to consume Julien—just as he had last night.

"Julien, does it still hurt—"

"Fuck you!"

Julien's bloodshot eyes blazed as he swung his hand, landing a sharp slap across Jonah's face.

The illusion of his frailty shattered. A crimson handprint bloomed on Jonah's cheek in a split second, the flesh puffing up visibly.

But the sting barely registered. Not when the ache in Jonah's chest was already unbearable.

"Jonah, right now, not only do I loathe you, but everything about you—every single thing you do—disgusts me!"

With all his strength, Julien shoved Jonah away. Shaking, he yelled, "What made you think that you could touch me? What made you think you had the fucking right?"

Jonah stiffened, his entire body locking up. He looked lost for the first time—like a stray dog caught in the rain, cornered with nowhere to run.

"The drink you had at the bar last night was spiked—"

"Even so, that still has nothing to do with you!" Julien cut him off, his voice sharp enough to wound. "Who the hell do you think you are? You mean nothing to me!"

He yanked his clothes from the floor and hastily put them on. Then, digging into his wallet, he pulled out a stack of Aerian dollars.

With a resounding smack, he slapped the money against Jonah's bare chest.

"Consider it payment for last night. And don't ever show your face in front of me again. I never want to see you again!"

Without another word, he turned on his heel and stormed out.

The room was silent, broken only by the leaden thud of Jonah's heart, a lonely drumbeat in the vast emptiness.

"Judas!"

The door burst open, and Evan rushed inside, panic written all over his face. "Mr. Lovelace took off! You fought so hard to find him! You can't give up now! You have to win him back no matter what it takes!"

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