Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

However, Lauren and Landon still held each other's hands. Everything could still start anew.

"Dad, I don't have any objections to Lauren and Landon's marriage anymore."

Sitting upright, Javier continued seriously, "In the next few days, I'll have Rory draw up a list of wedding gifts. Although the Harper family has few members left, I want a splendid wedding for my daughter.

"Now that Landon is the chairman of Harper Group, Lauren will be the rightful chairwoman when she marries him. If the gifts are not generous enough, those snobbish people of Harper Group might talk behind her back."

Newton remained indifferent. "Let the young people decide for themselves. You just need to accept it. Don't worry about the rest.

"Lauren has suffered severe trauma. That's not something that can be easily overcome. Just let them discuss the wedding on their own. Or they can register their marriage first to avoid indefinite postponement and further trouble."

As Javier reflected on how his love, originally intended solely for Lauren, had been divided over the years toward Sophia's illegitimate child, he felt anger, hatred, and guilt twisting in his heart. He didn't want his only daughter to suffer anymore.

"Alright, let's do as you say."

ward, Javier noticed Jasper waiting for

"Do you need something?"

"I just received news that Ronald had a sudden heart attack last night and died

that that scum has finally met his end. He can reunite with Sophia in the underworld."

"Did you have a hand

stiffened as he looked into Jasper's dark and deep

there was no need for you to do

could easily glean the answer from Javier's expression. He spoke calmly, "Sophia has already paid the price. Her daughter has severed ties

but resorting to murder to vent your anger could bring trouble. I

Javier widened his eyes.

had been many years since he had heard Jasper speak to him so calmly and considerately. This was something he never dared

Javier suddenly spoke, "I do hate her, but it's not