Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Orlander's act of leaking the news about Freddy and Lauren's marriage had sent shockwaves through the high society of Solana City. Everyone congratulated the Hodgsons, but they were secretly taunting the family, who had settled for a mentally ill future daughter-in-law just to social climb.

Newton caught wind of the gossip, which added to his opposition to the marriage. When he voiced out his disapproval, Javier would counter him with the way the Harpers had bullied Lauren.

"I vehemently opposed Lauren dating that brat, but you insisted on blessing the wrong match. You sent my beloved daughter to that loser and made her the laughingstock of the city!

"On top of that, you scolded me in front of Jasper and Landon, ignoring my concerns and humiliating me. Look where your love for your granddaughter led to. You made her suffer."

Newton frowned deeply and let out a frustrated sigh. "Do you think that, as your father, I can't read your mind? You never really cared for Lauren. All you care about is your ego. You couldn't get over being insulted."

Javier clenched his jaw.

"Do you know Freddy Hodgson well? I picked Landon because firstly, Lauren loves him. Secondly, he's Jasper's best friend from childhood, and we know him better.

"The Harpers might be a dumpster fire, but Landon is an excellent young man. You've been secretly adding pressure on the Harper Group and messing with their projects.

high as the president. I believe he is competent enough to carry out a purge in

had known that Newton, despite being upset about Lauren's treatment, remained fond of Landon. Newton seemed to want Lauren and Landon back together after his anger

taken control of nearly half of the Beckett Group's projects, Javier knew it was a matter of time before the transfer of power

another round of humiliation if he couldn't have a say in Lauren's

the others!" Tears welled up in Newton's eyes when he recalled Lauren's sufferings.

stranger right after she broke up with Landon? Do you even care for your daughter? Are

"Lauren and Freddy attended the same high school for three years. They knew

"What did you say? Lauren... Did

a brow, Javier snapped, "Lauren is all grown

Stop claiming that I don't

Newton grabbed the teapot from the coffee table and hurled it

The teapot missed