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."

his head and looked at Preston in shock. He pursed

had just leaped at the opportunity to oppose him and trip him up a

he just have his years of ridiculousness excreted? Why was he being reasonable

body. In a low voice, he uttered by Cornelius' ear, "It's true that Ms. Lauren is Sophia's daughter. However, she is also Javier's daughter at the same time. She is legitimately one of the

leading conglomerates in Solana City. It's more than beneficial to have a marriage alliance with them. With this, we can forge a better relationship between both

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

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

Beckett family... you don't have to

Plus, she is the sister

clicked his tongue. He couldn't stand Preston's

and then cast her aside. The conclusion of

the groom's side of the family. We won't be the ones suffering a loss. I'm sure that

he couldn't hear a word that Preston said to

observe that

see that you are being sincere, Landon. You said that she's the

finally had an out. Nonetheless, he maintained a reluctant expression on

is the woman you want.

were stunned. Penelope fixed her eyes on Cornelius. Sylvia, on the

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