Can’t Win Me Back

At that moment, Lauren’s throbbing heart began to tremble. Blood drained from her face. She was like a terrified kitten stuck ina tree.

She pursed her lips. Out of reflex, she let go of Landon’s hand.

Landon felt slightly short of breath. He grabbed her hand almost in an overbearing manner. He held her hand so tightly that he nearly cut off the blood circulation in her hand.

“She was with me. So what? Is that any of your business?” Landon shot a sharp look at Betty. He stared at her coldly while she tried to hide the glee on her face.

“There’s something that I’ve never realized before. | didn’t know you were such a conservative woman, Ms. Betty. That’s vastly different from your usual behavior.”

Betty’s heart missed a beat. She turned pale. “You… What are you blabbering about?”

“| wasn’t blabbering. Just head out of Seaview Manor and ask anyone from the upper-class society in Solana City. Just ask them about your reputation and how wild your conduct is. It will all become as clear as day.”

corner of his lip into

with you before. Have you forgotten about them? | can remind you if you need me to. Who knows if Mr.

true. He’s slandering me! He’s being mean to me!”

She was famous for being a promiscuous woman in Solana City. Thanks to her own actions, her reputation was already down in the

had been pretending to be a well-behaved and pure daughter in front of Javier. This was an image she

her on the

now. He focused his gaze

“Come over here, Lauren.”

short and sweet, yet intimidating at the

weak voice She couldn’t bring herself to step forward.

here today because | have something important to discuss with you,” Landon explained in a solemn tone. He had