Can’t Win Me Back

“Cyrus…” Lauren stared at Cyrus. His surprise appearance instantly soothed her nervousness.

The woman who showed up with Cyrus was no stranger to Lauren—she was Cyrus’ mom, Mandy Lovelace.

The next moment, Lauren’s heart leaped into her throat. Orlander was a diplomatic and shrewd politician, according to Sophia’s description of him.

Orlander wouldn’t have invited the Taylors if he had already invited the Becketts, as he was smart enough not to make the two archenemies meet.

As expected, the Hodgsons looked shocked. Javier’s expression clouded as well.

Orlander explained in awkwardness, “Mr. Javier, this is certainly surprising. We did not invite the Taylors. What do you—”

Javier waved at Orlander with a faint smile. “It’s fine. You’re the host, anyway.

have to explain every minor

fearful. Anyone could tell that Javier was upset at the

the guests started

standing beside Mandy Lovelace? He’s

have offered him my daughter’s hand

you don’t. He’s Cyrus Taylor, but he rarely shows up in the public eye. He’s Mandy Lovelace’s only living son after Damien Taylor lost his life in a plane crash. I bet she would

Taylor?” The guests

knowledge of his family background made him

joy. I thought Freddy Hodgson was great until I saw Cyrus Taylor. He beat

are a family of local politicians. They are no match for the family of

he overheard parts of the gossip. He silently clenched his