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.

Newton always had his way of pushing her

bad that she would get

when Newton would

hand under the table. “Betty’s a young woman

it’s time we consider her marriage

furiously

eating. “Marriage? Betty is only 25 years old. Why are

her and Lauren to be by my side for at least ten

rush for?”

his lips. He didn’t know

beautiful and will no doubt stay so even until they’re 52. They

suitors then!”

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

having an emergency, is it?”

course not, Dad,” Sophia hurriedly said.

you force my granddaughters into an arranged marriage even

the company is to go

arm, shaking her head. “Mom and Dad are just

It’s nothing to do with the business.

asked incredulously.

A shy smile graced her

the time had

only supporting Betty’s wishes.