Can’t Win Me Back

On the way to the hospital, Landon watched a livestream showing Cyrus emerging from the academic building carrying a female in his arms. Although the woman was well covered, Landon could recognize Lauren in Cyrus’ arms just by her form.

Landon had always suspected Cyrus of having feelings for Lauren. He perceived it as a blatant act of stealing the love of his life, Lauren. She was his everything. Any man who so much as laid a finger on her would be crossing a line.

“I am in the police force too. What’s the difference?” Hearing Landon’s accusations, Cyrus calmly smirked at him.

Surprisingly, Cyrus did not fluster in the face of Landon and Harper Group’s men.

Landon clenched his jaw as he approached Cyrus. “Lauren is my lover. How dare you stop me, her partner, from coming to her rescue in that dangerous and urgent situation? Do you really think I don’t know what you’re plotting? Want me to lay it out for you and embarrass you?”

“Landon Harper, are you dumb or naive? You might not have experienced a hostage situation, but I bet you’ve watched police movies.” Cyrus slipped both hands into the pockets of his jacket. He squinted and scoffed. “What good would it do to have you there? Could you even help?

threaten him not to hurt Lauren, or you’d bankrupt

The Taylors seemed to share the same trait of

trust. All I wanted was to eliminate any potential risk to rescue the

they were at the end of their rope. The criminal who held Lauren hostage was no different. Rescuing her from

any explanation as he was still furious. He

service of the people.” Cyrus coolly waved his hand. “I don’t want to

way, Ms. Brands has faithfully served you through thick and thin. Blame me if you want.

up when she heard Cyrus’ thoughtful remark. For ten years, she had gone through many sufferings with Landon. Many times, she nearly

time, she felt wronged.

felt aggrieved when she

addressing Landon, he