Preston gave Sylvia a sidelong glance. He looked annoyed. He felt that this was a crucial moment. What she had just said was unnecessary.

Lauren was Sophia's daughter. At the same time, she was also Javier's daughter. She was his precious daughter. There was no doubt about that.

He had thoughts about making use of Lauren for his own purposes. But he certainly wasn't going to allow Landon to marry her.

Should Landon choose to marry her, he would be formally establishing a marital alliance with a prosperous family. Plus, Javier would end up becoming his father-in-law.

Wasn't that simply allowing Landon to become even more powerful?

What he needed to do now was to decide between two options.

One option was to use Lauren to threaten Landon so that Landon wouldn't be able to become president.

Or he could take a step back and allow him to become the president. But he certainly had to prevent the marriage with the Beckett family.

words made the tension

in surprise. Neither did he look at

She chimed in, "Don't you know the rules at our family dinners, Landon? Only our own family members are allowed to attend family dinners. It's inappropriate for

"An outsider?"

rise within him. His face turned frigid instantly. His eyes narrowed dangerously. "No worries. Lauren will no longer

lump in her throat. "Why are you bringing this up again, Landon? Do you think this

decided to come tonight because of

slowly. He turned his body

inform you and everyone here about. I

looked at Cornelius and

wide eyes. This scene

someone who loved to boast and flaunt. He'd

the sake of marrying Lauren, he was willing to humble

Ms. Lauren

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