Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Dad! Mom! Don't listen to him! It's not like that!" Simon angrily defended himself, "Steven and Sean conspired together and caused me trouble in court.

"Now, he is jumping at the first chance to speak for Sean and try to tarnish my reputation! I believe Alyssa and Jasper have bribed both of them! They are lackeys for the Taylors. They are just as bad as them."

Unable to endure any longer, Steven interrupted before Simon could finish. He, who had always been poised and proper, punched Simon!

He was more ruthless than Sean and punched Simon right in the nose. Sean stagged backward from the force, and his nose bled profusely.

"Sigh, a leopard can't change its spots."

Steven shook his sore fingers. Rage burned in his eyes. "If you claim I conspired with Sean on this, so be it. Sean collaborated with me to beat the crap out of the shameless, pretentious, and malicious person you are! What can you do about it?"

sore and painful nose. He pointed at

that fell on the

took them from

This stack comprises all the cases Simon defended. These citizens did not have

they could only silently endure it.

letters to the court, exposing Simon for his treacherous deeds. I've read every word in

"As a judge, I've carried this guilt for three years. I know everything Simon did in secret. But, to protect this kinship, both of your feelings and his image as the

it. I'm wrong for abusing my power. I've lost the right to wear this robe. So, once everything

eyes dilated. His vision darkened as he struggled to

Have you lost your mind?

are today. You are the only son who can take over the family. Do you know how proud your dad is of you? How can you