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."

curled the corner of his lip into a

forgotten about them? I can remind you if you need me to. Who

His eyes were bloodshot. He glared at this useless

slandering me! He's being mean to

on Betty's forehead. She almost lost her footing and fell down the

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

well-behaved and pure daughter in front of Javier. This was an image she

her on the spot. She

decided to ignore Betty for now. He focused his

"Come over here, Lauren."

sweet, yet intimidating at

in a soft and weak voice She couldn't bring herself to step

look in Javier's eyes dimmed. He repeated sternly, "Get over

important to discuss with you," Landon explained