Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The atmosphere in the dining room was tense. The air around the Harpers was frosty. Neither Cornelius nor Landon was willing to give in. The situation was not going to end well.

"Oh well, Dad, Landon, we don't always get to gather for a meal as a family. Ease up!"

Preston laughed awkwardly. He walked toward Cornelius and helped him to take his seat. He then started to massage his shoulders.

"Dad, Landon has been helping you to manage the vast Harper Corporation. It hasn't been easy on him —working such long hours. He has been a big contributor to our family."

Landon stared coldly at Preston. He thought that he looked untrustworthy. He figured that he wouldn't have anything nice to say.

"Think about it. Has Landon ever requested anything from you all these years?"

Cornelius knitted his brows tightly. He gave it a good thought.

His eldest son, Bill, passed away at a young age. Landon was Bill's only son. Landon started bearing the responsibility of caring for Penelope and Zoe from a very young age.

Moreover, he had been spending time away from home alone all these years. Projects that he invested in reaped a fair amount of earnings. His business expanded in Solana City, and he became more and more successful.

Indeed, he had never made any requests from Cornelius nor asked for any help.

Preston noticed from Cornelius' expression that he had loosened up a little. So, he chuckled, "Now, Landon just wants to take Ms. Lauren as his wife. It's rare for him to make any requests with you. You should just give him your blessing."

head and looked at Preston in shock.

him and trip him up

go out to take a piss? Did he just have his years of ridiculousness excreted? Why was he

that Ms. Lauren is Sophia's daughter. However, she is

City. It's more than beneficial to have a marriage

really work together from the business side of things. Even so, we can still get a hold of

Becketts will also have to take us into consideration. As their in-laws, wouldn't they have to help us

and whispered, "As for that lady from the Beckett family... you don't have to exasperate yourself over her. Don't

she is the sister of one of his best buddies.

tongue. He

difference. I'll give it two years. He'll become bored of her and then cast her aside. The conclusion of their marriage may align with the point at which we've garnered significant

groom's side of the family. We won't be the ones suffering a

some distance away. So, he couldn't hear a word that Preston

to observe that

Landon. You said that she's the one for you.

out. Nonetheless, he maintained a reluctant expression

you want. So, you should fight for her on your own. I have nothing to say as

on Cornelius. Sylvia, on

His eyes lit up with joy. A broad smile spread across his face, unveiling his gleaming, white teeth. He