Can’t Win Me Back

pOrlander’s act of leaking the news about Freddy and Lauren’s marriage had sent shockwaves through the high society of Solana City. Everyone congratulated the Hodgsons, but they were secretly taunting the family, who had settled for a mentally ill future daughter-in-law just to social climb.

Newton caught wind of the gossip, which added to his opposition to the marriage. When he voiced out his disapproval, Javier would counter him with the way the Harpers had bullied Lauren.

“I vehemently opposed Lauren dating that brat, but you insisted on blessing the wrong match. You sent my beloved daughter to that loser and made her the laughingstock of the city!

“On top of that, you scolded me in front of Jasper and Landon, ignoring my concerns and humiliating me. Look where your love for your granddaughter led to. You made her suffer.”

Newton frowned deeply and let out a frustrated sigh. “Do you think that, as your father, I can’t read your mind? You never really cared for Lauren. All you care about is your ego. You couldn’t get over being insulted.”

Javier clenched his jaw.

“Do you know Freddy Hodgson well? I picked Landon because firstly, Lauren loves him. Secondly, he’s Jasper’s best friend from childhood, and we know him better.

might be a dumpster fire, but Landon is

on the Harper

the challenges and keep the company morale high as the president. I believe he is competent

that Newton, despite being upset about Lauren’s treatment, remained fond of Landon. Newton seemed to want Lauren and Landon back

that Jasper had taken control of nearly half of the Beckett Group’s projects, Javier knew it was a matter of time

round of humiliation if he couldn’t have

eyes when he recalled

with Landon?

his teeth, Javier explained, “Lauren and Freddy attended the same high school for three years. They knew each

Newton gasped, “What did you say? Lauren… Did you

to force it on her?” Arching a brow, Javier snapped, “Lauren is all grown up

a child. Stop claiming that I don’t care about my daughter when