Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"How could she dance with another man in public? What does she take me as?" Freddy grumbled.

Javier frowned in displeasure. "Stop spewing nonsense. It was Cyrus who forced her to dance. How could you blame it on her?

"You should blame yourself instead for dawdling. By not claiming your place by her side from the start, you gave a chance to the other guys."

"What are you saying? I was the first to approach her!" Feeling anxious and furious, Freddy shook from head to toe. "Your daughter took Cyrus' hand right before me! You might not have seen it, but I saw it clearly with my own two eyes!"

Freddy attracted the attention of the guests around him after he raised his voice at Javier. Fortunately, the blaring music drowned out his speech.

After being confronted, Javier's expression crumpled. He fixed a piercing gaze at Freddy, whose heart sank.

moment, Freddy finally came to understand how frightening and intimidating the chairman of the Beckett Group could be.

"Freddy, Mr. Javier is a VIP

Javier as his "in-law" to foster a closer bond. However, this time, Orlander had

slowly rose from his seat. "This is the first time I've come across a young man who spoke to his future father-in-law in a rude tone. I should perhaps thank Cyrus one day

a misunderstanding! Freddy didn't mean it. Mr.

of Orlander speaking,

and see!" Glaring at Freddy, Orlander ran after Javier without thinking. Freddy

gradually left the Hodgsons' residence. Similarly, Lauren headed to the

Mr. Javier had to head home early as something