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."

lifted his head and looked at Preston in shock. He pursed his

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

take a piss? Did he just have his years of ridiculousness excreted? Why was he being reasonable all

body. In a low voice, he uttered by Cornelius' ear, "It's true that Ms. Lauren is Sophia's daughter. However, she

to have a marriage alliance with them. With this, we can forge a better relationship between both

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

also have to take us into

put his hand by his mouth and whispered, "As for that lady from the Beckett family... you don't have to exasperate yourself over her. Don't you already know what kind of person

for someone refreshing. Plus, she is the sister of one of his best buddies. That makes

He couldn't

it two years. He'll become bored of her and then cast her aside. The conclusion of

things. Well, we're on the groom's side of the family. We won't be the ones suffering a

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

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

are being sincere, Landon. You said that she's the one for you. Alright then, I shall give

out. Nonetheless, he maintained a

your behalf to propose this marriage. She is the woman you want. So, you should fight for her on your own. I have nothing to say as long as

stunned. Penelope fixed her eyes on Cornelius.

smile spread across his face, unveiling his gleaming, white teeth. He was just like a