Can't Win Me Back



Chapter 2394

"Now that we're on this topic, there's something I need to tell all of you," Alyssa said, her expression grim. Her tone tumed cold as she continued, "I highly suspect that Sheryl is actually Liana Gardner."

Her words left the Taylor brothers stunned.Content provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

"I don't have concrete evidence-no confession, no DNA proof. But when I called her 'Liana' at that run-down hospital, she turned around. Her reaction was odd, to say the least. Beyond that, her mannerisms, habits, and private behavior are eerily similar to Liana's."

Alyssa smiled confidently. "And most importantly, I trust my instincts."

"No wonder!" Silas suddenly shot to his feet, his eyes wide. "When I first saw her at the hospital, when she brushed past me, I felt this strange sense of familiarity. So, she's Liana? That means my gut feeling was right all along!

Jonah's expression grew serious. "If that's true, Jasper is in even greater danger. Liana's return-under a new identity, working alongside Justin no less-means she's playing the long game. She's probably back for revenge.

"When the Gardners fell from grace, her reputation was shredded, and the public despised her. It's likely she's here to settle the score, not just with Jasper but maybe with you too, Lyse."

Alyssa scoffed, leaning back on the couch with a calm demeanor. She rested her arm on the armrest, crossed her legs, and tilted her chin upward. Her eyes gleamed with a sharp, daring light. "She'd better hurry up, then. I really can't wait."

After Sheryl gave her statement, Rio dispatched his team to investigate her home and social networks thoroughly.

They found nothing. No drugs, no suspicious connections. Her private life was spotless-just days spent working by Justin's side and performing her duties as a prison medic.

That was it.

Frustrated by the lack of evidence, Rio was summoned to Gabe's office the moment he returned to the precinct.

Behind the closed door, Gabe's expression was icy. Why did you bring Dr. Gillis in for questioning without my authorization? Don't you realize she's been working tirelessly as a prison medic?

"She's practically a colleague in the judicial system. What do you think people will say if they find out you dragged her in for questioning?

Rio frowned, baffled. "But Mr. Barrett, Jasper's medications contain Crystal Ice-the very drug we've been cracking down on. He claimed Sheryl gave him those pills.

"According to protocol, I had to bring her in. There's nothing improper about that. Even if she were one of my team, I'd still interrogate her if the situation called for it!"

Gabe's glare was sharp and filled with disapproval, as if Rio had gravely disappointed him. Meanwhile, just outside the office, Cyrus had his ear pressed against the door.

Using skills inherited from Winston, he strained to catch snippets of the conversation. The heavy door muffled most of it, but he could tell Rio and Gabe were arguing about Jasper's case and Sheryl's involvement.

The mention of Sheryl's name deepened Cyrus' suspicions. He knew Rio was one of Gabe's trusted men, someone who always sought to curry favor with him. Though Rio wasn't as skilled at solving cases as Cyrus, he had a knack for pleasing Gabe.

This was the first time Cyrus had seen the two at odds.

"I want you to release Dr. Gillis immediately!" Gabe's voice thundered through the door. "This case is extremely sensitive. It involves the wealthiest family in Solana City. From now on, you are to get my explicit approval before making any arrests or moves."

Gabe slammed his hand on the table repeatedly in anger.

Cyrus' brow furrowed further. The situation was becoming more peculiar by the second.

If Gabe was so cautious about Sheryl, why had Jasper been arrested without sufficient evidence? Was Jasper's arrest truly Gabe's doing?

Inside the office, Rio hesitated before asking in a surprised tone, "Mr. Barrett, why does it feel like.. you know Dr. Gillis?"