Can’t Win Me Back

“How could she dance with another man in public? What does she take me as?”

Freddy grumbled.

Javier frowned in displeasure. “Stop spewing nonsense. It was Cyrus who forced her to dance. How could you blame it on her?

“You should blame yourself instead for dawdling. By not claiming your place by her side from the start, you gave a chance to the other guys.”

“What are you saying? I was the first to approach her!” Feeling anxious and furious, Freddy shook from head to toe. “Your daughter took Cyrus’ hand right before me! You might not have seen it, but I saw it clearly with my own two eyes!”

Freddy attracted the attention of the guests around him after he raised his voice at Javier. Fortunately, the blaring music drowned out his speech.

being confronted, Javier’s expression crumpled. He fixed a piercing gaze at Freddy, whose

how frightening and intimidating the chairman of the Beckett

froze on the spot, Orlander hurried over to

and your elder. You shouldn’t have spoken

was about to defend himself when something struck him. After their families agreed on the marriage, Orlander had been privately referring to Javier as his “in-law” to foster a closer bond. However, this time, Orlander had oddly

rose from his seat. “This is the first time I’ve come across a young man who spoke to his future father-in-law in a rude tone. I should perhaps thank Cyrus one day for revealing this

was a misunderstanding! Freddy

Orlander speaking, showing no

and see!” Glaring at Freddy, Orlander ran after Javier