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."

didn't know what to say at that moment. It broke her heart to

She recalled when Winston grounded her within the confines of their home and how she had leaped out of the window that

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

was that she

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

He acted in

the benefits of the Beckett Group. Even family wasn't as important

want to waste my time talking to you. You've never obeyed me! I'm here today

a frigid gaze. "Didn't you

to go to hell? You can surely go to hell,

What... What are you

reply, "I am alive and well. What

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

scoffed. "I see that you're not willing to die. Then, don't

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