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.

badly are you crushing on him? You turned red at the mention of his

who beckoned to Betty. “Give it to me. He will take the gift if

picked out the gift for Landon

the exquisite box and found a platinum lapel pin

was pricey from a

swirling staircase

a rose-patterned black shirt. He looked regal and

stared at her Mr. McDreamy with her mouth wide open, almost unable to contain

out to him sweetly. Landon’s face lit up at the sight of

Betty.

Betty, what brings

… I…” Betty swallowed hard and

leaned on Betty’s shoulders. “Betty and I get along well. Don’t you know she’s my best friend in

no idea.” He narrowed his eyes and snickered. “Zoe, I am not against you making new friends,

friends are good for you and helpful to your future. The same cannot

Betty, who

now. I can tell the good people from the bad.”

because you were away. If you’re interested in meeting new people, I can introduce you to Alyssa Taylor, the

mention of Alyssa. “As it happens, she’s a close friend of Christina. I believe you two will have

at the suggestion. She