Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

On the way to the hospital, Landon watched a livestream showing Cyrus emerging from the academic building carrying a female in his arms. Although the woman was well covered, Landon could recognize Lauren in Cyrus' arms just by her form.

Landon had always suspected Cyrus of having feelings for Lauren. He perceived it as a blatant act of stealing the love of his life, Lauren. She was his everything. Any man who so much as laid a finger on her would be crossing a line.

"I am in the police force too. What's the difference?" Hearing Landon's accusations, Cyrus calmly smirked at him.

Surprisingly, Cyrus did not fluster in the face of Landon and Harper Group's men.

Landon clenched his jaw as he approached Cyrus. "Lauren is my lover. How dare you stop me, her partner, from coming to her rescue in that dangerous and urgent situation? Do you really think I don't know what you're plotting? Want me to lay it out for you and embarrass you?"

"Landon Harper, are you dumb or naive? You might not have experienced a hostage situation, but I bet you've watched police movies." Cyrus slipped both hands into the pockets of his jacket. He squinted and scoffed. "What good would it do to have you there? Could you even help?

"Would you make your men beat that criminal up, or would you threaten him not to hurt Lauren, or you'd bankrupt him the next day?"

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decision not to contact you had nothing to do with trust. All I wanted was to eliminate any potential risk to

they were at the end of their rope. The criminal who held Lauren hostage was no different. Rescuing her

refused to accept any explanation as he was still furious. He taunted, "So, are you saying I should thank you

service of the people." Cyrus coolly waved his hand. "I don't want to argue with you over this

has faithfully served you through thick and thin. Blame me if you

Cyrus' thoughtful remark. For ten years, she had gone through many sufferings with Landon. Many times, she nearly

felt wronged. However, she quickly killed off that thought. She shouldn't have felt aggrieved

done addressing Landon, he walked

for making your way to Lauren using your job as a