Landon disregarded Javier's ridicule. He took a few deep breaths. He was still holding on to Lauren's hand. His hands were trembling due to his nerves.

"I love Lauren. She is the only one whom I will marry. I will make her the happiest woman in this world."

Upon saying that, he turned to look Lauren in the eyes. His loving gaze was as deep as the sea. He welled up with tears.

"Please give us your approval for Lauren to marry me."

Lauren's cheeks flushed pink. His words warmed her heart.

Betty gritted her teeth as she watched them being lovey-dovey in front of her. Her expression was sinister and cruel. It was as if she was about to show her true colors at any second. She was about to transform into a monster of envy.

Javier scoffed. He responded in a cold and sarcastic voice, "Mr. Landon, you have no right to stand in before me. I am already doing you a favor by conversing with you right here. How dare you propose marriage in front of me? How dare you think of marrying my daughter?

"Your standpoint was very clear during the party last time. You wanted to draw the line with the Becketts. We have become sworn enemies.

propose marriage to Mr. Taylor instead. You shouldn't

were throbbing. Javier's words pierced through his hopeful heart. His

was fine with Javier

this. He was basically launching a personal attack on him. Landon

clenched his fists

Lauren's body had stiffened up. She felt

you are mad at me. You can scold me all you want. I will not talk back to

red. "But please do not drag my best buddy and his partner into this. I will be responsible for

in the spacious hall turned

were about to have a falling out. He could almost feel his heart in his

get too emotional at times. That could

who wouldn't yield when backed into a corner.

the situation if he acknowledged his mistakes and humbled himself before

son of a prestigious family. He grew up in a pampered environment. This day was probably the most

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