Zoe sneakily raised a brow. "Of course, dear Uncle Preston."

"The board meeting is around the corner. Your grandpa will officially announce Landon's appointment as the president of Harper Group. After that, he and Lauren Beckett will get engaged.

“Hah! Your brother is successful in his career and relationship. | guess our show has come to an end." Preston shoved a cigarette between his lips and moved it up and down.

"Who said so? The show's about to start!" Zoe snorted. “My dear niece, what do you have in mind?"

“An idea struck me. Perhaps we were working toward the wrong direction all along." Zoe lazily leaned against the headboard and suggested chillingly, "Landon Harper is a tough nut to crack. If so, why don't we work on Lauren Beckett instead?

"For one thing, she's dumb. She's been a loser since middle school and is easy to manipulate. All | need to do is to appeal to her conscience, convince her with facts, and explain the consequences. She'll change her mind about the engagement if she truly loves Landon."

Preston grinned widely. "Oh, appealing to her and convincing her? What a creative way to describe ‘threatening Lauren Beckett!" "Gosh, all that matters is you understand my intention. But..." A troubled look crept up her face.

“Landon keeps that bitch under tight protection. | don't have her personal contact, and | can't get near her in any way, even if | have a brilliant plan."

it and smiled. "That's simple. | will send my men

don't think he can juggle everything. He'll slip up at times." "Well, I'm happy to work with you, Uncle Preston." Zoe flashed a conniving

awaiting him at

and steamy kiss, even when Angelina was right by their side. Lauren responded to him, accompanied by throaty

Darling, you smell so good, and you taste so sweet." Landon reluctantly moved away from her moist lips and kissed her on

my wife. Why are you acting shy

to express herself. She missed you a lot.” Grinning, Angelina revealed, "Since afternoon, she asked me when you'd come home for a few times. Even | feel anxious. | nearly

did not." Lauren grasped the hem of her dress and

"After we're married, you have to wait

as long as you like it." She nodded shyly. Lauren's submissiveness was the wet dream of all men. Angelina couldn't help but smile again. Thanks to

Lauren and Angelina stared intently at him. Sensing their eyes on him, he rubbed his face and asked, "Is there something

"Mr. Landon, you've changed. In the past, you never changed your

right. Landon, you are elegant. You're getting more

up straight and mercilessly tore a drumstick off the grilled whole chicken. Then, he

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