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

got so bad that she

wondered when Newton

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

it’s time we consider her marriage prospects.”

furiously in response.

Betty is only 25 years

my side for at least ten more years. What the hell are

rush for?”

He didn’t know what to say.

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

suitors then!”

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

having an emergency, is

No, of course not, Dad,”

you now, Javier Beckett, don’t you force my granddaughters

means the company is to go bankrupt

Grandpa.” Betty tugged on his arm, shaking her head. “Mom

with the business. I’m

asked incredulously.

shy smile graced her face.

help but wonder where the time had gone. His granddaughter was all

Dad. We’re only supporting Betty’s wishes.