Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Tatiana's eyes reddened as she lost herself in thought. No matter how much it hurt, she could only hold everything in.

She was the most powerless child in her family. If only her marriage could help be a boost for her family. She was willing to make any sacrifice that was needed.

The brief interlude was over, and the dinner party resumed.

Ezzo and Zeke's suggestion to the Taylor family for a marriage alliance had failed. This instilled confidence in both the Beckett Group and Harper Group. This incident even stirred Josh up.

Alyssa had rejected Zeke. His face was dark and as long as a fiddle. While Ezzo didn't express it outwardly, he was secretly disgruntled when he watched Zeke being embarrassed.

With that, the Taylor family most likely would not have a part to play in being a partner in their racecourse hotel project.

The rhythm of the music changed. It was time for the ball.

The noblemen and noblewomen found their respective dance partners. They walked to the middle of the banquet hall. The atmosphere turned lively and cheerful with their dancing.

Alyssa knew that Tatiana was a timid person. She had also never attended this sort of high-class ball, so Alyssa was worried that she might have social anxiety.

Thus, both of them walked to the side hand-in-hand. They stayed there to chat as they drank juice.

them watched Tatiana with fiery gazes. All of them wanted

they could only watch from afar. None of them had the guts to

of Alyssa, Tatiana didn't express dejectedness.

cold hands. She took a deep breath and said, "Taty, I will not let you end up in the fiery pit. I will make sure that you'll

"I'm fine, Lyse."

she forced herself to smile. "I will not turn down the marriage alliance. I will obey Dad and Mom's arrangements.

silly! What are you blabbering about? How could I

What would that

was so troubled that her voice turned hoarse. "I'd rather stay single for the rest of my life if you can't

my own volition.

concerned. She was about to continue when they heard an

may I have

Alyssa and

Zeke standing in front of

extended his hand toward her in a gentlemanly manner. His eyes were

when Zeke spoke up first. "Ms. Alyssa, you didn't give me a chance to pursue you. Are you going