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

aback too. Preston had just leaped at the opportunity to oppose him and trip him up a moment ago. He hadn't expected Preston

his years of ridiculousness excreted? Why was he being

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

to have a marriage alliance with them. With this, we can

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

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

family... you don't have to exasperate yourself over her. Don't you already

refreshing. Plus, she is the sister of one of

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

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 profits from

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

he couldn't hear a

was only able to observe that Cornelius' expression had become more

said that she's the one for you. Alright then, I shall give you

finally had an out. Nonetheless, he maintained a

is no way that I will go to the Becketts on your behalf to propose this marriage. She is the woman you want. So, you should fight for her

on Cornelius. Sylvia, on the

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