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.

hand and was so proud of having

had always assumed that Landon belonged to her and only her. How

she recalled how Landon had hurt her because

compare to

do not blame me for what unfolds. Things happen all because you sided with outsiders over your

upon seeing her son threatening her daughter. Their once-happy family was now filled with hatred. However, she did not know how

leaving, Landon suddenly remarked with passion and hope in his eyes, "Mom, Lauren, and I will get engaged when I'm officially appointed the company

from the dowry given to you by Grandpa. As Lauren's future mother-in-law, you will hand the item to

sank into silence. She was obviously reluctant to do

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 the jacket over his

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

pick the best piece of jewelry for Lauren and tell her it's from you. I believe you won't have an issue with this. It's all

seethed in anger upon hearing Landon's words. The air in the VIP

scary man?" Zoe shed crocodile tears. "Is he choosing that woman over us and

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