Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

However, Freddy was a man of dignity and didn't want to argue with Landon right then and there. He noted this incident in his mind and vowed to make Landon pay for it.

"Lauren, let's go," Landon said, gripping Lauren's tense shoulders before leading her away.

"Lauren!" Freddy called out to Lauren's retreating figure with a smile. "I've just returned from Yoarkley not long ago. I'm planning a class reunion in a few days. Will you be able to attend?"

Lauren closed her eyes tightly and took a few deep breaths, trying hard to expel those unbearable memories from her mind.

Landon's hand on her shoulder tensed visibly, and he glared coldly at Freddy. "Birds of a feather flock together. My wife belongs to a higher circle. None of you deserve her attention."

Zoe and Freddy stood frozen in place with the same ugly expression on their faces.

Alyssa and Jasper's appearance instantly became the center of attention. They didn't set out to steal the spotlight, but their sheer magnetism and presence commanded attention effortlessly.

outstanding individuals appearing together in public were like two luminaries, captivating everyone's

has entered Schmidt Manor,"

enter Schmidt Manor? Then it's not

want to find out who they work for?" His

her eyes and elegantly

Landon and Lauren entered everyone's sight, their fingers

familiar with Harper Group greeted

"This is my wife."

gaze was tender and affectionate. Ignoring the surrounding gazes, he held Lauren's hand and kissed her fingertips. "In my eyes,

praises and admirations surrounded

safe. But at this moment, all she could see in her mind were Zoe's and Freddy's faces; all she could hear

pale, and she felt her