Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The news of Betty's bloodline broke out and spread like wildfire beyond the Beckett Group's control.

Newton, who remained hospitalized, was shocked and infuriated upon learning the news. He demanded to meet Javier during the night.

He began berating Javier in front of Jasper and Alyssa, not caring about their presence.

"What did I say to you? You should lay low at this rocky moment. Besides, you should stay by Lauren's side as her dad because she remains unconscious. You shouldn't have done anything unnecessary!

"Does public perception matter that much? My granddaughter is more important than any bullshit reputation!

"As the head of the family, why did you bother explaining yourself in a hurry to people who don't matter? You seem more confused and unwise the older you get, and your decisions are undignified!"

pale and breathed heavily after scolding Javier. Seeing that, Alyssa hurriedly patted him on the back while Jasper handed him a glass of

you not come to a rash decision. You might care about your image, but in reality, no one looks up to

grappled with feelings of remorse and humiliation. His

with harsher insults before, this time, Javier felt the full impact of it. He was ashamed of himself. He, too, admitted that he was a fucking fool after

to Jasper with a spiteful stare. "Even if I were wrong, do you think your

at his father

her eyes at Javier, dumbstruck by Javier's behavior of shifting the

Jasper's overly kind and gentle mother. Had she been in

but he waited until the press conference to reveal the truth. It was his plan to