Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 318

Betty was one of Zoe’s few friends. Zoe had befriended Betty primarily because Betty hailed from the esteemed Beckett family. Zoe deemed Betty worthy of her friendship.

“Gosh, Betty, you look gorgeous today! And you’ve even brought gifts. You really didn’t have to do that,” Zoe smiled brightly and welcomed Betty at the entrance. They held hands like best friends.

“Zoe, I missed you so! You look prettier than when we last met!” Betty complimented Zoe with a hidden agenda.

Knowing that Landon adored his sister, Betty believed that forming a strong friendship with Zoe would give her a valid reason to visit the Harper Residence.

Her plan involved playing the long game by winning over Penelope Harper’s affection and eventually getting Zoe to speak highly of her to Landon.

It was only a matter of time before she and Landon talked about marriage. She couldn’t help but gloat over her clever plan.

“I came back from my Sedona trip a few days ago and picked up some souvenirs. I bought some for you and your mother. They’re nothing much, though. I hope you don’t mind.”

Zoe smiled knowingly at the stack of luxury brand boxes. “Is the gift for Landon somewhere in there?

“O-Of course … I’m just worried that he might not like it and won’t accept it.” Betty blushed and lowered

her head.

are you crushing on him? You turned red at the

Betty. “Give it to me. He will take the

you, Zoe! Love you!” Betty quickly picked out the gift for Landon in

a platinum lapel pin encrusted

it was pricey from a

Landon descended from the swirling staircase in his

paired with a rose-patterned black shirt. He looked regal and seductive as usual.

her mouth wide open, almost unable to contain her

Landon’s face lit up at the sight of her, but froze when

Betty.

what brings you

hard and cowered in his presence.

Betty a hug and leaned on Betty’s shoulders. “Betty

and snickered. “Zoe, I am not against you

The same cannot be said for the calculative ones, who are a bad influence.”

quietly glanced at Betty, who appeared pale and

now. I can tell the good people from the

have many friends in Solana City because you were away. If you’re interested in meeting new people, I can introduce you to Alyssa Taylor, the lovely lady you met on the night of the concert.”

a close friend of Christina. I

beautiful woman? Zoe secretly scoffed at the suggestion. She would never befriend her