Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 360

“What the hell? She scared the shit out of me.”

“Jeez. Isn’t she from the Harper family? Why was she so rude? Doesn’t she know any manners?”

Zoe had always been accustomed to getting her way, both at home and abroad, whether it involved throwing a tantrum or making outright demands.

She had vented some of her current frustration and anger just like that, especially when thinking about

what Jasper had said to her.

Now that she was back in the country, in front of all these guests who were part of Solana City’s upper echelon, she realized that she should reconsider how she portrayed herself in public. 1

Zoe cleared her throat, feigning composure. She then began playing Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

Having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in Yoarkley had its benefits.

The music flowed effortlessly with each stroke of her fingers on the keys, allowing her earlier outburst to

fade into the background of everyone’s minds.

Betty stormed over from the back of the hotel to her mother in the event hall, screeching, “Mom! Lauren

is here!”

“What?” Sophia cried, “Where?”

“I saw her with Landon earlier. He touched her head and even gave her his coat!” Betty’s eyes were nearly

with seething resentment.

think she’s dumb, Mom? She’s a whore, that’s what she

her eyes set on Landon, Mom!

from me!” (2

those filthy words out of your mouth, Betty Beckett! Where are all the

you?! Lauren is your sister and

again!”

her mother was likely making excuses to avoid facing the

given birth

do I do now, Mom?” she cried, clinging to her mother’s arm. “First

me in the first place. I don’t have a chance

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wouldn’t even think of

and send her

a big deal. She had tightly controlled both her daughters throughout the years. In her

her off, but Sophia would still find a prominent match for her. All the better if that family could benefit

girl has quite the temper, hasn’t she?” Sophia remarked casually as she

perform on stage.

is pretty awful

genuine depth or sincerity,

Liana, she’s like a whole

eyes were sharp.

“What? Why …”

motives too

straightforward girl, really.

was young, never facing any hardship in life. All she wants is to be with

who wouldn’t hesitate to stab you in

sincerity.”