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!"

Alyssa hurriedly patted him on the back while Jasper handed him a glass of

would not have spiraled out of control had you not come to a rash decision. You might care about

he grappled with feelings of remorse and humiliation. His heart ached in regret, and his

time, Javier felt the full impact of it. He was ashamed of himself. He, too, admitted that he was a fucking fool after falling for Sophia's lie

with a spiteful stare. "Even if I were wrong, do you

stared back at his

Javier's behavior of shifting the blame to his

been in a romantic relationship with Javier, she

Betty wasn't my daughter, but he waited until the press conference to reveal the truth. It was his