Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 427

That night, the Beckett family got together for their monthly dinner with Newton.

The atmosphere appeared cheerful and merry; even Betty helped serve her sister food and drink every

now and then. It was as if they shared a close bond.

Lauren stayed silent beside Jasper, not uttering a word since the beginning of the evening.

Though she remained quiet, her determination was evident-every morsel of food Betty gave her was

discreetly pushed to the side of the plate.

Javier set his silverware down. “Dad, Sophia and I have something important in the works. We’d like to

seek your opinion on it now that we’ve taken the time to consider it.”

“Why? If you two have decided, then there is no point in coming to me for approval.” Newton tucked into

some corn.

Newton went on, saying, “I’m sure this wife of yours can give you all the opinions you need to hear.

Haven’t you relied on her all these years?”

Sophia forced a smile, even though her chest was filled with hatred.

the month. Newton always had his way of pushing her buttons or digging a

so bad that she would

when Newton would

under the table. “Betty’s a young woman now,

time we consider her

furiously in response.

is only 25 years old. Why are you trying to marry her

Lauren to be by my side for

rush for?”

pursed his lips. He didn’t know what

so even until they’re 52. They will still have

suitors then!”

suddenly narrowed his eyes. “You’re not trying to form a marriage alliance, are you? The

an emergency,

of course not, Dad,” Sophia hurriedly

force my

means the company is to go bankrupt tomorrow. Understood?”

on his arm, shaking her head. “Mom and Dad are

to do with the business. I’m the one who

asked

nodded. A shy smile graced her

couldn’t help but wonder where the time had

misunderstood Javier, Dad. We’re only supporting Betty’s wishes. She already has someone in mind,