Can’t Win Me Back

“My son has his eyes on Lauren. For that, he’s argued with me many times. He even swears that he won’t marry anyone else except for Lauren. He wants to make her his woman no matter what it takes.” Letting out a soft sigh, Lauren added, “Cyrus takes after his dad in his stubbornness. Since he’s my only son now, whatever he wants, I’ll make it happen at any cost.

“So, Mayor Hodgson, do you think you could show some grace and kindness?

Can you give Cyrus and Lauren your blessing?”

Mayor Hodgson’s jaw fell. He was confounded by Mandy’s proposal, which was no different than daylight robbery.

“A-Are you kidding me? The news of the marriage has spread through Solana City. We’ve started ironing out the details. Ms. Lauren is our family now. Why would you meddle in their marriage at this time?”

Mandy lowered her gaze as she blew away the loose leaf on the surface of the tea. Looking nonchalant, she quipped, “But they aren’t engaged yet, are they?

Even if they are engaged, they aren’t legally married as long as

would have been the one talking to you if he were

do!” Orlander tried to hold his temper. Cheeks flushed, he growled, “If I call off the engagement, I will upset Mr. Javier

Taylor, Freddy must marry Lauren. Too bad you

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“Let’s strike a deal. If you agree to call off the engagement, the KS Group shall lend

we have no choice but to support Mr. Santiago. If that happens,