Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Cyrus..." Lauren stared at Cyrus. His surprise appearance instantly soothed her nervousness.

The woman who showed up with Cyrus was no stranger to Lauren—she was Cyrus' mom, Mandy Lovelace.

The next moment, Lauren's heart leaped into her throat. Orlander was a diplomatic and shrewd politician, according to Sophia's description of him.

Orlander wouldn't have invited the Taylors if he had already invited the Becketts, as he was smart enough not to make the two archenemies meet.

As expected, the Hodgsons looked shocked. Javier's expression clouded as well.

Orlander explained in awkwardness, "Mr. Javier, this is certainly surprising. We did not invite the Taylors. What do you—"

Javier waved at Orlander with a faint smile. "It's fine. You're the host, anyway. You don't have to explain every minor detail of your event to me."

could tell that Javier was upset

time, the guests started gossiping among

Who's that young man standing beside Mandy Lovelace?

young man. I would have offered him my daughter's

guy, even if you don't. He's Cyrus Taylor, but he rarely shows up in the public eye. He's Mandy Lovelace's only living son after Damien Taylor lost his life in a plane crash. I bet she would be very discerning when it comes to his marriage because she dotes on

Taylor?" The guests

knowledge of his family background made him appear more attractive

the thief of joy. I thought Freddy Hodgson was great until

The Hodgsons are a

smile froze when he overheard parts of the gossip. He silently clenched

he rarely wore— upon Mandy's request. Feeling uncomfortable, he couldn't stop himself from adjusting

you please stop wriggling around like a monkey?" Mandy, while maintaining her composure, quietly pinched Cyrus in