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.

able to solve the challenges and keep the company morale high as the

He had known that Newton, despite being upset about Lauren's treatment, remained fond of Landon. Newton seemed to

Jasper had taken control of nearly half of the Beckett Group's projects, Javier knew it was a matter of time

only suffer another round of humiliation if he couldn't

in Newton's eyes when he recalled Lauren's sufferings. "As her dad, you know

could you force her to marry a stranger right after she broke up with Landon? Do

for

Newton gasped, "What did you say? Lauren... Did you force her to

need to force it on her?" Arching a brow, Javier snapped, "Lauren is all grown up now. She knows the

like a child. Stop claiming that I

fuck up!" Glowering, Newton grabbed the teapot from the coffee table and hurled it

lesson. He quickly moved away. The teapot missed him and