Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

At that moment, Lauren's throbbing heart began to tremble. Blood drained from her face. She was like a terrified kitten stuck in a tree.

She pursed her lips. Out of reflex, she let go of Landon's hand.

Landon felt slightly short of breath. He grabbed her hand almost in an overbearing manner. He held her hand so tightly that he nearly cut off the blood circulation in her hand.

"She was with me. So what? Is that any of your business?"

Landon shot a sharp look at Betty. He stared at her coldly while she tried to hide the glee on her face.

"There's something that I've never realized before. I didn't know you were such a conservative woman, Ms. Betty. That's vastly different from your usual behavior."

Betty's heart missed a beat. She turned pale. "You... What are you blabbering about?"

"I wasn't blabbering. Just head out of Seaview Manor and ask anyone from the upper-class society in Solana City. Just ask them about your reputation and how wild your conduct is. It will all become as clear as day."

the corner of his

with you before. Have you forgotten about them?

were bloodshot. He glared at this useless daughter

He's slandering me! He's being

sweat formed on Betty's forehead. She almost lost her footing and fell

lot of one-night stands. She was famous for being a promiscuous woman in Solana City. Thanks to her own actions, her reputation

front of Javier. This was an image she worked

now exposing her on the spot.

to ignore Betty for now. He focused his gaze back

"Come over here, Lauren."

sweet,

a soft and weak

in Javier's eyes dimmed. He

you," Landon