Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

The atmosphere in the dining room was tense. The air around the Harpers was
frosty. Neither Cornelius nor Landon was willing to give in. The situation was not
going to end well.
"Oh well, Dad, Landon, we don't always get to gather for a meal as a family. Ease
up!"
Preston laughed awkwardly. He walked toward Cornelius and helped him to take
his seat. He then started to massage his shoulders.
"Dad, Landon has been helping you to manage the vast Harper Corporation. It
hasn't been easy on him —working such long hours. He has been a big
contributor to our family."
Landon stared coldly at Preston. He thought that he looked untrustworthy. He
figured that he wouldn't have anything nice to say.
"Think about it. Has Landon ever requested anything from you all these years?"
Cornelius knitted his brows tightly. He gave it a good thought.
His eldest son, Bill, passed away at a young age. Landon was Bill's only son.
Landon started bearing the responsibility of caring for Penelope and Zoe from a
very young age.
Moreover, he had been spending time away from home alone all these years.
Projects that he invested in reaped a fair amount of earnings. His business
expanded in Solana City, and he became more and more successful.
Indeed, he had never made any requests from Cornelius nor asked for any help.
Preston noticed from Cornelius’ expression that he had loosened up a little. So,
he chuckled, "Now, Landon just wants to take Ms. Lauren as his wife. It's rare for
him to make any requests with you. You should just give him your blessing."
Cornelius lifted his head and looked at Preston in shock. He pursed his lips.
Landon was taken aback too. Preston had just leaped at the opportunity to
oppose him and trip him up a moment ago. He hadn't expected Preston to speak
on his behalf now.
Did he just go out to take a piss? Did he just have his years of ridiculousness
excreted? Why was he being reasonable all of a sudden?
Preston then lowered his body. In a low voice, he uttered by Cornelius’ ear, "It's
true that Ms. Lauren is Sophia's daughter. However, she is also Javier's daughter
at the same time. She is legitimately one of the Becketts.
"Plus, the Beckett Group is one of the leading conglomerates in Solana City. It's
more than beneficial to have a marriage alliance with them. With this, we can
forge a better relationship between both families.
"We don't really work together from the business side of things. Even so, we can
still get a hold of them through the marriage alliance.
"In the future, the Becketts will also have to take us into consideration. As their in-
laws, wouldn't they have to help us out too?"
Preston even put his hand by his mouth and whispered, "As for that lady from the
Beckett family... you don't have to exasperate yourself over her. Don't you
already know what kind of person Landon is?
"He was just looking for someone refreshing. Plus, she is the sister of one of his
best buddies. That makes it even more exciting."
Cornelius clicked his tongue. He couldn't stand Preston's foul words.
"My point is, his decision to marry her doesn't make a difference. I'll give it two
years. He'll become bored of her and then cast her aside. The conclusion of their
marriage may align with the point at which we've garnered significant profits from
the Beckett Group.
"These things. Well, we're on the groom's side of the family. We won't be the
ones suffering a loss. I'm sure that you understand.”
Landon was some distance away. So, he couldn't hear a word that Preston said
to Cornelius.
He was only able to observe that Cornelius’ expression had become more
relaxed.
"I see that you are being sincere, Landon. You said that she's the one for you.
Alright then, I shall give you my blessing."
Cornelius finally had an out. Nonetheless, he maintained a reluctant expression
on his face.
"That said, there is no way that I will go to the Becketts on your behalf to propose
this marriage. She is the woman you want. So, you should fight for her on your
own. I have nothing to say as long as the Beckett family is in agreement!"
Penelope and Sylvia were stunned. Penelope fixed her eyes on Cornelius.
Sylvia, on the other hand, looked toward Preston.
Landon almost couldn't believe his ears. His eyes lit up with joy. A broad smile
spread across his face, unveiling his gleaming, white teeth. He was just like a
youthful man.
"Thank you, Grandpa. Thank you for your blessing! I will bring Lauren to meet
you as soon as possible!"
The family dinner ended. Landon bid Penelope goodbye. He couldn't wait to get
back home.
Penelope watched as Landon left. She was seething with resentment. She felt
troubled. At the same time, she couldn't bear to part with Landon.
Zoe wasn't by her side. Penelope was no longer her only son's priority. He was
always caring for Lauren. It seemed to her as if he had already become a
useless man.
She felt a sense of desolation at that thought. She clung to her lapel. "Why am I
having such a tough life?"
"Why do you say that, Penny? You are about to welcome a daughter-in-law with
a noble status. If I were you, I'd go to church to thank God for that."
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Sylvia walked to her side with a smile
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on her face. "Just wait until Zoe
comes back to your side. Your family
will liven up once again. You should
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"Exactly! Zoe! My Zoe should come back to my side!" Penelope was reminded of
Zoe, who was living elsewhere on her own. She couldn't help but tear up again.
Sylvia got into the car. The smile disappeared from her face instantly. She stared
coldly at Preston, who was playing mobile games.
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What the hell are you doing? Weren't
you very against the marriage
alliance between Landon and the
Beckett family in the first place? Why
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"You're just an ignorant woman. What would you know?"
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Preston lifted the corner of his lip into
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a sly smile. "In other words, this is
known as sycophancy. My intention
is to let Landon take pride in his
success. I want him to have the
perception that he has acquired his
success. The more successful he
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