The brutality of Newton's words certainly shouldn't be underestimated. He dealt Javier a mighty blow. As Javier's father, Newton was the only one who could give him a dressing-down.

Betty hid behind Javier. She was as timid as a mouse. She didn't even dare to show her face.

Alyssa hurried over to Lauren. She was still in Landon's arms. She said to her softly, "Don't be afraid, Lauren. I'm here. Jasper and Grandpa are here too."

Lauren looked up. Her eyes were already swollen from all the crying. Landon's shirt was also drenched in her tears.

"Alyssa..."

Alyssa teared up at the way Lauren called her name. Her heart ached for her.

Lauren choked back on her tears. She clung to Landon's shirt tightly. "I do not want to be separated from Landon."

At that moment, Landon's heart wrenched. He enveloped her tightly, as if he intended to engulf her with his embrace.

"We're not going to be separated, Lauren. I will not leave you no matter what happens."

to say at that moment. It broke

within the confines of their home and how she had leaped out

arms. She had also uttered the same words over and over. She, too,

only difference was that she was

spoke harshly, his words often lacked true intent. At the end of the day, he would give in and compromise. He did so because of his

He acted in his own self-interest. Would he really be considerate

his pride and the benefits of the

you. You've never obeyed me! I'm here today to give Landon and Lauren my

a frigid gaze. "Didn't you say

were to go to hell?

What... What are you

was fuming. His eyes became bloodshot. He blurted an absurd reply, "I am alive and well.

is alive and well. Why would you go to hell? Moreover, you are the valuable chairman of the Beckett Group. You put in so much effort to force me into my retirement. Could you bear to see yourself

that you're not willing to die. Then, don't you bet your life to threaten the

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