Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue novel Chapter 1165

"Lyse, if you're planning a future with me in it, does it mean you're willing to marry me?" Jasper flashed a cheeky grin and pinched Alyssa's cheek.

Alyssa protested, "No! I'm not marrying you. That was …"

She had just thought that his proposal was shabby.

…

At the police station, Cyrus was facing a dilemma. The time limit for Sophia's detention had lapsed, and both the Beckett family and his superiors were exerting pressure to release Sophia within the next two hours.

The clock was ticking.

Simon Lynch emerged from the interrogation room after speaking with Sophia. He strolled over to Cyrus' desk, arrogantly crossing his legs. Lifting his chin, he sneered, "Chief Taylor, I understand your desire to seek justice for your sister, but everyone is equal under the law. No innocent citizen shall be treated unfairly.

"Abusing your authority against Sophia serves no purpose. It only exposes your inadequacy as a law enforcement officer. You're too young, lacking the experience and vision of your seniors."

"Are you saying that Sophia Kirkman is an innocent citizen?" Cyrus raised a skeptical brow and directed a piercing gaze at Simon's smug face. "Mr. Lynch, you're full of shit. Why else would you have said that?"

"You—" Simon's face reddened with anger. As he was about to slam the table, he held back at the thought of his social standing. He gritted his teeth. "Chief Taylor, you'd be naïve to think I can't take action against you because you're Winston Taylor's son. What you did was a personal attack. I could file a complaint against you."

"Do it if you dare," Cyrus smirked, knowing fully that Simon was nothing more than a bully who preyed on the weak. Sometimes, he couldn't help but muse about the stark contrast between Sean, the gentleman, and his wretched older brother Simon.