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?”

forced a smile, even though her chest was filled with hatred.

Newton always had his way of pushing her buttons or digging

bad that she would get insomnia in anticipation of the monthly dinner.

wondered when Newton would die.

under the table. “Betty’s a young woman

time we consider

blushed furiously in response.

Betty is only 25 years old. Why are you trying to marry

still want her and Lauren to be by my side for at least ten more years. What the hell are

rush for?”

lips. He didn’t know what

girls are beautiful and will no doubt stay so even until they’re 52. They

suitors then!”

eyes. “You’re not trying to form a marriage alliance, are you?

having an emergency, is it?”

No, of course not, Dad,”

don’t you force my granddaughters into an

to go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?” Newton

shaking her head. “Mom and Dad are

nothing to do with the business. I’m the one who wants to marry.”

Newton asked

nodded. A shy smile graced her