Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 412

Javier asked, “At this hour?”

Javier lifted his wrist and looked at his watch. He furrowed his brows slightly. “He should know Jasper isn’t home right now. Besides, it’s almost dinner time. And for him to come now…”

“Oh, Javier, why are you overthinking it? It’s rare for Mr. Harper to pay us a visit. Maybe he’s here for Betty, ” said Sophia in a honeyed voice as she linked her arms with Javier.

“Sophia, what do you mean? Don’t tell me Landon and Betty… Javier was taken aback.

“You’re always so busy, and you don’t pay much attention to Betty. You don’t even know what’s going on

in her mind.”

“Betty has had her eye on Mr. Harper for quite some time,” said Sophia reproachfully as her slender fingers gently poked Javier’s chest.

at all?

Javier stared in astonishment. “Betty likes Landon? Why haven’t I noticed at

“Oh, you know how girls are easily embarrassed. How can they just put it straight like that?” replied Sophia.

Sophia also had an embarrassed look on her face. It was as if she was shy on her daughter’s behalf.

“This isn’t a trivial matter. Betty’s marriage is of great importance to our Beckett Group.”

“Betty is my first daughter, the apple of my eye. Her marriage must be carefully planned. She must be with someone of the same status.

“We have to choose the best among the successful young men in Solana City,” remarked Javier with a serious expression.

“The Harper family is one of the most prestigious families in Solana City. Besides, Mr. Harper is his grandfather’s only grandson.

Preston Harper still not having any kids as he gets on his years, in

close with Jasper. If Betty is married into the Harper family, the bond between the two families will be greater.

be.”

eyebrows relaxed. He was very much

have a good reputation in Solana

new and thrilling experiences. After all, he was

he naturally settled down as

a suitable match for Betty.

got married, he would have to rein it in with pressure from the Beckett

Landon was already making himself comfortable

been to Seaview Manor to play with Jasper since he was a child. So,

need the housekeepers to get him

you here today?”

Sophia came over to greet him. Usually, Javier wouldn’t show himself. But after hearing what Sophia said earlier, he thought he should

a last-minute decision. I hope I’m not causing any inconvenience, Uncle Javier.” Anyone could see how close Landon was with Javier as he addressed him as Uncle Javier.

dinner. You can stay and have dinner

invitation.

for that.” Landon casually declined her invitation. “Is Ms. Betty home? I’d like to have a chat with her in private.”

and Sophia exchanged looks. Both had

Landon was here, she was

that she could somersault

right away.

words crossed

said that a woman would lose her value if she didn’t know how

herself from a man. Hence, Betty tried hard to hold

ask for her when she

heart raced as she walked into the room.