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 lip

about them? I can remind you

inhaled sharply. His eyes were bloodshot. He glared

not true. He's slandering

sweat formed on Betty's forehead. She almost

always revolved around sex and pleasures. She partied hard and had a lot of one-night stands. She was famous for

daughter in front of Javier. This was an image she

was now exposing her

decided to ignore Betty for now. He focused his gaze back

"Come over here, Lauren."

command was short and sweet, yet intimidating at the

a soft and weak voice She couldn't

look in Javier's eyes dimmed. He repeated

here today because I have something important to discuss with you," Landon explained in a solemn tone. He had a