Can’t Win Me Back

-Landon’s suit was drenched in sweat. The color drained from his face when he heard Lauren’s cruel words. How could she advise him to let go of the unforgettable memories with such ease?

At that moment, they heard a jarring honking sound. Heart sinking, Lauren turned around and found a vehicle’s high beam in her face.

Rory got out of the car and politely opened the car door for Javier, who was clad in leisure wear. Javier got out of the car as well, seemingly woken up from his sleep.

“Lauren, what did you promise me?” Standing in the lights, Javier said sternly, “Didn’t you promise me never to meet anyone from the Harper family? Why are you giving me trouble? Are you going to follow in Jasper’s footsteps as well? Is Jasper a bad influence on you?”

Jasper was Lauren’s Achilles’ heel. She was instantly reminded of Javier’s conversation with him that night.

“Dad, please don’t blame this on Jasper. Life’s been difficult for him over the years. He’s sacrificed too much for his work, so please do not blame him.”

prime example. I have been keeping it to myself because I

Jasper with Justin in managing the company. Without Jasper around

replace

around if you listen to me and agree to

come to Dad.” Javier extended an arm to his daughter with a flat expression. Lauren lowered her gaze and dragged

anger, Landon yelled at her, but she did not

in the middle of the night?” Javier hugged Lauren with a disdainful look toward Landon. “Lauren is now the fiancée of another man. Your short-lived secret relationship has come to

show up in front of her again. She’s been ruined by your

He watched as the entourage marched away, each step weighing on his