Can’t Win Me Back

Zoe knew what Freddy meant—sex.

Freddy had pursued her for years. Calling him the ultimate simp wouldn’t be an exaggeration. But back then, she wasn’t interested in Freddy because of her feelings for Jasper.

Eventually, after all that had happened, Zoe gave up on Jasper and settled for Freddy.

Freddy was serious about marrying her, but she only saw him as a means to fulfill her sexual desires. After they slept together, Zoe would be satisfied and could go days or even a month without seeing him.

However, Zoe couldn’t ignore him anymore. He was now an essential part of her plan. She needed to keep him around for a good reason.

“I know, Freddy. You’re the kindest and most loving person to me in this whole world.”

Zoe wrapped her arms around Freddy’s neck, pressing her chest against his.

With a pout, she said pitifully, “You’ll help me if I’m in trouble, right?”

he could barely hold onto his glass of red wine. He wished he could pin her against the railing and have his way with her right then and there. “Of course. I’m yours, Zoe. I’m happy

treats me, didn’t you?”

“Yes, it was outrageous!”

did he treat me like that, but

of Lauren. She’s the one who’s sowing discord between Landon and me, leaving me with no place even within the Harper family. Freddy, please

can I help you?” Freddy’s breathing quickened. “Tell me. I’m willing to do anything

coyly, “Anything?

“Yes, anything!”

with malice as she tiptoed to his ear and

in

atmosphere downstairs

explaining. He simply adjusted his golden-rimmed glasses and