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.

in the future, won’t the entire Harper Group eventually

as bright as day. “Moreover, Mr. Harper is so close with Jasper. If Betty is married into the Harper family,

be.”

was very much

didn’t have a good reputation in Solana

normal for him, as someone born with a silver spoon, to seek new and thrilling experiences. After all,

be reckless when he was young as well. However, he naturally settled down as he matured when

him a suitable match for Betty. If he still had

have to rein it in

already making himself comfortable in the mansion’s living

been to Seaview Manor to play with Jasper since he was a child. So, he felt just as comfortable

the housekeepers to get him tea.

you here today?”

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

small matter. It was 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.

to have dinner. You can stay and have

invitation.

need for that.” Landon casually declined her invitation. “Is Ms. Betty home? I’d like to have

Both had an intrigued expression

Landon was here, she was

she could somersault down

him right

mother’s words crossed her

would lose her value if she didn’t know how to maintain

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

expect Landon to ask for

as she