Can’t Win Me Back

Landon disregarded Javier’s ridicule. He took a few deep breaths. He was still holding on to Lauren’s hand. His hands were trembling due to his nerves.

“| love Lauren. She is the only one whom | will marry. | will make her the happiest woman in this world.”

Upon saying that, he turned to look Lauren in the eyes. His loving gaze was as deep as the sea. He welled up with tears. “Please give us your approval for Lauren to marry me.”

Lauren’s cheeks flushed pink. His words warmed her heart.

Betty gritted her teeth as she watched them being lovey-dovey in front of her. Her expression was sinister and cruel. It was as if she was about to show her true colors at any second. She was about to transform into a monster of envy.

Javier scoffed. He responded in a cold and sarcastic voice, “Mr. Landon, you have no right to stand in before me. | am already doing you a favor by conversing with you right here. How dare you propose marriage in front of me? How dare you think of marrying my daughter?

“Your standpoint was very clear during the party last time. You wanted to draw the line with the Becketts. We have become sworn enemies.

marriage to Mr. Taylor instead.

temples were throbbing. Javier’s words pierced through his hopeful heart. His anger and unwillingness were stirring him up.

with Javier insulting

in this. He was basically launching a personal

was on the verge of losing his temper. He clenched his fists so tightly that they were as hard as rocks. At the same time, Lauren’s body had stiffened up. She felt chills throughout her body. “Mr. Javier, | understand if you are mad at me. You can scold me all you want.

please do not drag my best buddy and his partner into this. | will be responsible for my own

atmosphere in the spacious hall turned

about to have a falling out.

others. However, he may get too emotional at times. That

He preferred to be persuaded. Landon might have had a chance to change the situation if

the son of a prestigious family. He grew up in a pampered environment. This day was probably the most terrible and hopeless in his entire

man of vigor to endure. “You’ve made