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."

at that moment. It broke her heart to see

had leaped out of the window that stormy night, running out like a

also had her in his arms. She had also uttered the same words over and over. She, too, had said she didn't want to be separated from

only difference was that she

At the end of the day, he would give in and compromise. He did so because of

He was selfish. He acted in his own self-interest. Would

was more important to him than his pride and the benefits of the Beckett Group.

talking to you. You've never obeyed me! I'm here today to give

stared at Javier with a frigid gaze. "Didn't you say that

hell?

What... What are you

an absurd reply, "I am alive and well.

are the valuable chairman of the Beckett Group. You put in so much effort to

to die. Then,

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