Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Landon's suit was drenched in sweat. The color drained from his face when he heard Lauren's cruel words. How could she advise him to let go of the unforgettable memories with such ease?

At that moment, they heard a jarring honking sound. Heart sinking, Lauren turned around and found a vehicle's high beam in her face.

Rory got out of the car and politely opened the car door for Javier, who was clad in leisure wear. Javier got out of the car as well, seemingly woken up from his sleep.

"Lauren, what did you promise me?" Standing in the lights, Javier said sternly, "Didn't you promise me never to meet anyone from the Harper family? Why are you giving me trouble? Are you going to follow in Jasper's footsteps as well? Is Jasper a bad influence on you?"

Jasper was Lauren's Achilles' heel. She was instantly reminded of Javier's conversation with him that night.

"Dad, please don't blame this on Jasper. Life's been difficult for him over the years. He's sacrificed too much for his work, so please do not blame him."

"I dislike people who don't listen to me, and Jasper is the prime example. I have been keeping it to myself because I needed him to manage the company for me. That's how I turned him into an arrogant and disrespectful brat!

his health markers have stabilized. I could replace Jasper with Justin in managing the company. Without Jasper around to anger me, I might even

don't replace Jasper.

keeping Jasper around if you listen to me and agree to the

daughter with a flat expression. Lauren lowered her gaze and dragged herself

Beckett, come back!" Eyes ablaze with anger, Landon yelled at her, but she did not turn around at

play the victim in the middle of the night?" Javier hugged Lauren with a

not show up in front of her again. She's been ruined by your family. Are

as the

never once felt so close to

accompanied Alyssa to spend a night at Heightsnew Villa. During intimacy that night,