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

with you before. Have you forgotten about them? I can remind you if you

inhaled sharply. His eyes were bloodshot. He glared

That's not true. He's slandering

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

famous for being a promiscuous woman in Solana City. Thanks to her own

front of Javier. This was an image she worked hard to portray in front of

was now exposing her on the

for now. He

"Come over here, Lauren."

was short and sweet, yet intimidating at the same

weak voice She couldn't bring herself to

dimmed. He

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