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.

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

about Lauren's treatment, remained fond of Landon. Newton seemed to want Lauren

control of nearly half of the Beckett Group's projects, Javier

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

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

her to marry a stranger right after she broke up with Landon? Do you even care for your daughter? Are you out of your

his teeth, Javier explained, "Lauren and Freddy attended the same high school for three

did you say? Lauren... Did you force her

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

I don't care about

Glowering, Newton grabbed the teapot from the coffee table and hurled

Javier learned his lesson. He quickly moved away. The teapot missed him and crashed onto the ground, where it