Landon struggled to catch his breath, feeling overwhelmed.

During the party previously, he wanted to protect his best friends. Thus, he chose to go against Javier. He did so with his friendship with Jasper and Alyssa in mind.

However, this was an expensive price to pay. He might never be able to marry the woman he loved.

He was able to go against the entire Harper Group. He was even able to put everything at stake. But how would Lauren be able to do that? She was a meek woman. She was so timid.

Even if Lauren was willing, Landon couldn't bear to have her do so. She would be carrying a magnanimous burden on her shoulders. How could he bear to see her betray her family?

"Come home, Lauren. You are my most obedient daughter. Listen to me. Come home."

Javier's gaze softened when he looked at Lauren. He opened his arms.

"You are young and clueless about love. Plus, you're terrible at gauging people's intentions. You can't even tell if you've been deceived.

"But that's okay. I don't blame you. You are still my daughter as long as you decide to come home. You're the daughter I love the most."

Lauren felt as though all her blood had been drained from her body. She stood rigidly at the same spot.

already lost her mother. She really didn't want to lose her

you so well. Do you

up at home every day. You don't know how evil people can be, especially men. You shouldn't

to snap back at him, "You were lecturing me earlier on, Landon. But I think that you're just a

you with flowery words each day. However, did you know that he is the number one playboy in Solana City? The list

hit a dead end. By then, Dad wouldn't want to take you in any

She became even

his hand to comfort her. He was already at his tipping point. Even so, he remained infinitely patient

"Landon... I'm sorry... I..."

woman. Who is that heartless idiot who

outside. The

Newton in his wheelchair. Walking right

were only three of them. But, they walked in with an air of mightiness and power. Javier's chest tightened. Betty was so stunned

on the

He pressed

enough. No words were needed.

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