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.

the Taylor family to propose marriage to Mr. Taylor instead. You shouldn’t be here to see

heart. His

was fine with Javier insulting

and Alyssa involved in this. He was basically

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. | will not talk back to

drag my best buddy and his partner into this. | will be responsible for my own matters. This has nothing

atmosphere in the spacious hall turned cold

at Lauren. It looked to him like Landon and Javier were about to have a

who valued his relationships with others. However, he may get too emotional at times. That could really cost him when

yield when backed into a corner. He preferred to be persuaded. Landon might have

Landon was also the son of a prestigious family. He grew up in a

vigor to endure. “You’ve made yourself very clear, Mr. Landon. So,