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."

noticed Jasper waiting for him outside

"Do you need something?"

before saying, "I just received news that Ronald had a sudden heart attack last

end. He can reunite with Sophia

expression was obscure. "Did you have

stiffened as he looked into Jasper's dark and

need

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

to murder to vent your anger could bring trouble. I hope that you

Javier widened his eyes.

so calmly and considerately. This was something he never dared to hope

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