Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Landon raised his voice. The veins on his temples were popping. "Moreover, Lauren wasn't even born when Sophia committed her crime. She is completely innocent. You can't discriminate against her like that!"

"What was done by the previous generation cannot be held against the next, yet they can significantly influence the subsequent generation," Cornelius spoke in a firm tone. He was not going to empathize any longer.

He continued, "What kind of a daughter would Sophia be capable of raising? Just look at her eldest daughter. What was her name? Betty, was it? She took advantage of her mother's position to oppress Zoe!

"Penelope hid this from me for a long time before she eventually decided to disclose it. They are born to the same mother. How much better would her younger daughter be?"

Penelope chimed in in agreement immediately, "You're absolutely right, Dad! You took the words straight out of my mouth!"

"Grandpa! You have only ever met Lauren briefly. You've never even spoken to her before. You've never tried to understand her before. How could you just pass judgment on her like that?"

Landon gritted his teeth. His blood was boiling. He couldn't bear to listen to all these. He couldn't even bear to hear a single word.

Lauren was now living in her own world, filled with happiness and warmth. It was also the world that Landon had worked hard to build for her.

Unbeknownst to Lauren, an entirely different world existed on the other side. Stepping outside would subject her to sharp words and gossip.

shield her from all the hurt. He wanted the entire Harper family

this step was far more challenging than he had

Landon. You are soon going to be the Harper Group's president. You will be the face of our family. In the past, you used to enjoy yourself out there. That was fine.

leaped at this chance to strike while the iron was hot. He pretended to be considerate

be very honest. It wasn't a walk

few inches long on his back. Those were the scars from his early days when he started out. You should be

the Harper

to that woman from the Taylor family. What would people say about us if you were to marry

those who don't know would think that we are under the Beckett family's control. They might assume that the Becketts have got a hold on us. Wouldn't your grandfather's and father's

Bill, who had died in the helicopter accident. She couldn't

Preston! Landon, marriage

to have a clean break from Ms. Lauren as soon as

Group. You don't have to worry

deep breath. When he

I will marry Lauren. She is the only one that