Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Max had always been careful and reliable. How can he be so reckless? He had committed such a huge crime!" Penelope continued to rant.

"Mom, Max probably didn't want to let the Taylors win, so he wanted to show them who's boss."

Zoe stroked Penelope's back to comfort her. Her eyes bore a grim and vicious expression. "However, it's unfortunate that things turned out this way for him. Now, Grandpa and Uncle Preston need to distance themselves from Mr. Horatio and let him become the Taylor family's scapegoat.

"Additionally, we have to synchronize our story, asserting that this has nothing to do with the Harpers. It was all his idea. It shouldn't be too big of a problem."

"I don't think it will be that easy."

Despite being a housewife, Penelope hailed from a rich and influential family, affording her a clear perspective. She shook her head sadly. "You witnessed what unfolded earlier. The entire incident was broadcast live. While this may have been Max's fault, he is still a part of the Harpers.

"Moreover, our interactions with Jasper and Alyssa were hostile. I'm certain this has stirred public anger. The Harper Group's stock prices and reputation will undoubtedly suffer from these unfavorable public reactions.

prices are likely to plummet. Your grandfather and Uncle Preston had been working tirelessly to win favor with Zeke and

a worried expression, but internally,

shares had no impact on her. Her father had amassed a substantial amount of money for

more she would gain

leave Cornelius and Preston to salvage whatever remained of the scraps.

sound of a car door being knocked filled the

in shock. Swiftly turning her head, she was met with Landon's

out of the car now." Landon's

Zoe is your sister. Can you talk to her gently?" Penelope felt angry

now." Landon ignored her. His voice

her lip and exited

to eavesdrop on their conversation, so