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.

to lose her father, too. But, more than that, she didn't

so well.

She chimed in, "You used to be cooped up at home every day. You don't know how evil people can

at him, "You were lecturing me earlier on,

be coaxing you with flowery words each day. However, did you know that he is the number one playboy in Solana City? The list of his ex-lovers is probably thicker than the dictionary! He only chose you because he wants to

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

She became even more

wrapped his arms around her immediately. He caressed her back with his hand to comfort her. He was already at his

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

granddaughter is a wonderful woman. Who is that heartless idiot who doesn't want to take her in? I must see him for

from outside. The facial

Newton in his wheelchair. Walking right next to Jasper was a striking and stunning woman. It

them. But, they walked in with an air of mightiness and power. Javier's

Lyse." Landon was on the

him. He pressed his lips

buddies for 20 years. That small gesture was enough. No words were needed. They always understood each other's difficulties at crucial moments like

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