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.

Jasper. Such outstanding individuals

that a group of reporters has entered Schmidt Manor," Jasper whispered.

not our people." Frowning, Alyssa swayed a

to find out who they work for?" His

better. Isn't this exactly what we wanted to see?" Alyssa squinted her eyes and elegantly sipped her

Lauren entered everyone's

Harper Group greeted Landon,

"This is my wife."

held Lauren's hand and

and admirations surrounded

moment, all she could see in her mind were Zoe's and Freddy's faces; all she could hear

she felt her blood turn