Can’t Win Me Back

Chapter 427

That night, the Beckett family got together for their monthly dinner with Newton.

The atmosphere appeared cheerful and merry; even Betty helped serve her sister food and drink every

now and then. It was as if they shared a close bond.

Lauren stayed silent beside Jasper, not uttering a word since the beginning of the evening.

Though she remained quiet, her determination was evident-every morsel of food Betty gave her was

discreetly pushed to the side of the plate.

Javier set his silverware down. “Dad, Sophia and I have something important in the works. We’d like to

seek your opinion on it now that we’ve taken the time to consider it.”

“Why? If you two have decided, then there is no point in coming to me for approval.” Newton tucked into

some corn.

Newton went on, saying, “I’m sure this wife of yours can give you all the opinions you need to hear.

Haven’t you relied on her all these years?”

smile, even though her chest

of the month. Newton always had his way of pushing her buttons or digging

side. It got so bad that she would get

wondered when Newton

hand under the table. “Betty’s

we consider her

blushed furiously

25 years old. Why are you trying to marry her off so

by my side for at least ten more

rush for?”

He didn’t know what to say.

until they’re 52. They will still have their fair

suitors then!”

suddenly narrowed his eyes. “You’re not trying to form a marriage

having an emergency,

of course not,

now, Javier Beckett, don’t you force my granddaughters into an arranged marriage even if

is to go bankrupt tomorrow.

Betty tugged on his arm, shaking her head.

It’s nothing to do with the business. I’m the one who wants to

Newton asked

shy smile