Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Zoe's forehead was dotted with sweat. She clutched tightly onto the bedsheet.

She had always taken Landon as a man of courage but lacking in wits. No matter what she had done, all it took was some sweet talking and begging to make him turn a blind eye to her mistakes.

Now, it seemed that she had been gravely mistaken all the while. Landon had wittily exposed her and Preston. The reason he had fallen for her lies in the past was due to his unconditional trust in her.

They were no longer siblings at this point; just enemies, and Landon was a formidable one at that. No wonder the sly Preston had battled Landon for years to no avail!

Preston remained glowering at Landon, who had no patience for him. Landon shoved past Preston and stood in front of Zoe. "Zoe Harper, my advice for you is to lay low and don't try anything funny."

Landon's murderous squint gave Zoe goosebumps. He added, "If you harass Lyse, Jasper, and Lauren again, not even Grandpa could protect you from the consequences. I, will, hurt, you."

His words were laced with resentment and threat.

Eyes wavering, Zoe looked into Landon's impassive eyes as she dealt with the anger, discontentment, and disappointment.

called her name with a doting smile. He loved holding her hand and was so proud of having a

that Landon belonged to her and only her. How did he end up pouring all his care and affection onto

she recalled how Landon had

compare to Alyssa, who was divorced and

silence. "Landon Harper, do not blame me for what unfolds. Things

her daughter. Their once-happy family was now filled with hatred. However, she did not know how best to mediate or discipline

remarked with passion and hope in his eyes, "Mom, Lauren, and I

given to you by

into silence. She was obviously reluctant

with your dowry, and that's fine. I totally understand. That's why I'm only here to bring up this matter." Landon flashed Penelope a careless smile and glanced at his assistant. The said assistant immediately draped

Lauren an item from your dowry, I'll make that

custodian of a few pieces of collector items before Dad's passing, I'll pick the best piece of jewelry for Lauren and tell her it's from

The air in the VIP ward was heavy

at Landon! Since when has he become such a scary man?" Zoe shed crocodile tears. "Is he choosing that