Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Grandpa, I know you are an expert at weighing pros and cons. I have laid out my cards. Please take your time to consider your choice." After that, Landon slowly rose from his seat and rubbed out the cigarette on the tabletop.

"Stop!" Cornelius called out to Landon. In a shaking voice, he obliged, "I agree... I agree to your conditions!"

"Dad, I sacrificed so much for the Harper Group. How could you do this to me to protect yourself?" Preston's eyes bulged from surprise.

"That's enough. Don't flatter yourself." Shameful and enraged, Cornelius growled, "You and I know who's the one who made real sacrifices for Harper Group. It was Bill—Landon's dad—your brother!

"Even without these scandalous photos, I have plans to kick you out anyway. Did you really think I was clueless about your crimes behind my back? I was merely turning a blind eye because I couldn't be bothered.

"I'll take the chance today to get rid of a thorn in my side. You do not have to report to work at Harper Group anymore. From now on, you have nothing to do with the board of directors and the annual shareholders' meeting."

Cornelius was great at giving himself an out.

"You're turning your back on me?" Preston stomped in anger. Despite his age, he reverted to a child whenever he threw a fit in front of his father. He seemed truly agitated and worried this time.

at him, "Get lost

choice but to glare at Cornelius before leaving in defeat. He slammed

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at Cornelius, who immediately changed his mind. "It'll be

the meeting room

I watched you grow up. Even your mom does not know you as well as I do in this family!' Cornelius rasped from behind. "You're not a good match with Lauren, be it

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turn around. He stated, "I choose the woman I love. Save your worries. I am capable enough to shoulder everything. All

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