Can’t Win Me Back

Right after the Rolls Royce departed, Alyssa’s expression hardened as she punched Jasper in the chest.

“Lyse, be gentle. I don’t want you to hurt yourself,” Jasper cautioned her, his voice trembling from her strength.

Sean, who was in the driver’s seat, stole a glance at them from the rearview mirror and stifled a laugh.

“Jasper, I have a question for you.” She poked his chest and asked angrily, “Did you know about the arranged marriage between Lauren and the Hodgson son?”

His eyes wavered. Grasping her hand, he wondered, “Lyse, how did you hear about it?”

“How could you ask that question? I think half of the city has heard about it by now!” Alyssa then proceeded to relay Silas’ update to Jasper.

“Damn it!” Enraged, he punched the car window. “By publicly announcing the news, the Hodgson family is pressuring Javier into finalizing the marriage.”

“They’re being delusional. What era are we in now? They can’t possibly force Lauren to marry Freddy!” Clenching her jaw, she said, “If Lauren refuses to marry, not even the president can make her!”

“But Lauren agreed to the marriage.”

“What? But why?” Alyssa and Sean gasped in unison.

“Lauren said that being with Landon was too burdensome.”

remarked, “That’s a

and Angie if she kept dating him. She

she can leave Landon. Why does she have to

Mr. Javier pressured her? What did he

front of

window. Fortunately, the solid build

struggled to breathe from the heartache. She lamented, “Oh, Lauren. That was to

would hold a grudge against you and hit back

she was defenseless and vulnerable, she couldn’t support you in any way other than to risk her

you silly girl.” Jasper, tormented by pain, shook his head.

good-for-nothing Freddy Hodgson! I’d rather keep a nice young lady like

his lips. He wondered, “Lyse, do you think Landon stands a chance to get back with

have no idea. A relationship is always the hardest to grasp and make sense of.” Resting in Jasper’s arms, Alyssa sighed softly.

to the inboxes of all company employees. The notice stated that Preston was relieved

to do with the Harper Group

fun and release his frustration at The Millennium, a famous luxurious entertainment establishment in Solana

beers that tasted like wet cardboard. He accused Cornelius of being a wolf in sheep’s clothing who’d sell out anyone to protect his interest. His friends had no choice but

of the bigger shareholders, it was only a matter of time before Preston made his return to