Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Under Jasper's orchestration in secret, the subordinate under the Harper Group took the initiative to turn himself in. He admitted to his cron the spot and gave his testimony by providing all the details of his offense. All he said matched the situation perfectly.

There was sufficient evidence for the police to conclude the case. Although the student's father still wanted to look into his son's death further, his capabilities were limited, and he could only accept the outcas it was.

At the stime, Preston was quick-witted. He had already gotten an understanding of the ins and outs of the incident.

The moment he found out that Lauren was the one who was taken hostage, he knew that this incident had to be connected to Landon.

The cruelty of the crhad Landon's nwritten all over it! "What? The background of the man who turned himself in was clean?" Preston's eyes were as wide as saucers.

"That's right. His background has been wiped clean. He does not have a single thing to do with Harper Group.

Even the authorities weren't able to find anything," his secretary reported while dripping in sweat.

"Landon, that son of a bitch! He's becoming more and more cunning!" Preston took a deep inhale of his cigar. In the end, his breath wasn't even, and he almost choked himself to death.

"This incident could also be set up by Mr. Beckett. Mr. Beckett is watertight in his execution. Plus, he and Landon are two peas in a pod. Wouldn't he help him out?" Damn it! Preston slammed the table hard. "I was thinking of using this opportunity to cut this president off. This is now a missed opportunity! "Don't tellthat | can only watch as that son of a bitch climbs all over me? If so, what was the purpose ofdestroying Bill in the first place?" "Shh! Lower your voice!" His secretary had turned pale from terror.

Preston harrumphed. "What are you afraid of? It's been so many years. He has died, and there's no evidence." A look of maliciousness flashed across his eyes. "Did you think that Landon hadn't suspected me? He has suspectedsince a while ago, but what can he do about that? "I just fucking love to see that look on his face that's full of hatred and helplessness as he's not able to do anything about me! | will make him feel uneasy for his entire life!" Right at that moment, his phone rang.

Preston saw that it was Zoe who was calling. He dismissed his secretary before answering the call with a dark expression.

"Zoe, | thought you had forgotten about me." "Don't say that, Uncle Preston. Of all people, | won't forget you," Zoe replied sweetly.

"You're always so good with your words, Zoe." Preston gritted his teeth and continued, "If that's the case, why haven't you done anything yet? It seems like you are still siding with Landon. Is it because you and Penelope get to feel proud of him becoming the president?" "Uncle Preston, you might not like what I'm about to say." Zoe smiled. "Actually, you have no chance at all going against Landon for the position of president. Since the beginning, Grandpa has never considered you as his successor. You should be more well aware of this than me.

"You askedfor help, yet you don't even have a good foundation. How can | assist you then? If | am that capable, wouldn't it be better if | becthe president instead?" Preston felt humiliated by Zoe. His face flushed red with anger. "However, weren't you the one who said that you can make Landon suffer?" "No need to feel so anxious about it. It'll happen soon." Zoe's tone becsomber. "I will be visiting Grandpa tonight.

"Landon wants to becthe president and marry the love of his life at the stime? He's such a greedy man.

Nothing on this earth can be so perfect!" Later that night, at the Harper Residence, Cornelius summoned both Landon and Preston to his study for a three- person meeting.

After they were done discussing the corporation and its projects, Landon stood up. He placed a pearly white invitation card in front of Cornelius.

"This is..." "It's the invitation to my engagement celebration with Lauren." Landon's eyes were bright and hopeful. He added in a serious voice, "I want to give Lauren a grand wedding of the century. But that requiresto hire a professional team. So, we'll have to start planning now as it will take stime.

"Thus, before that, I'm thinking of organizing an engagement ceremony and getting our marriage registered first.

Not only does this show prudence, but it can also reflect the importance of Lauren to our family. We will abide by the customs to becofficially married." As he said that, he retrieved a notebook with a red-colored hardcover and presented it to Cornelius with both hands. "This is the list of wedding gifts that | have prepared for Lauren. Please have a look." Cornelius opened the notebook. At the stime, Preston couldn't help but peer at it, too.

Good lord! It was a crowded list. It was one that would make anyone dizzy just by looking at it! Cornelius took out his reading glasses and put them on. He went through items on the list one by one. As he did so, his frown becdeeper and deeper, and the look of his face becmore serious.

Was Landon trying to empty their house just to please that woman? Preston clicked his tongue. He commented by the side, "Landon is truly devoted to Ms. Lauren, isn't he? This is even more than the overall amount of gifts that Mr. Taylor from Belbanks prepared when he married his four wives, isn't it?" "You're exaggerating, Uncle Preston. It is a bit more than usual, but it's not that much." Landon chuckled coldly, "Moreover, these are all things that I've accumulated over these years. Don't worry, | won't be touching a single cent from the corporation." Preston froze. He swore, "Fuck, you bastard. Are you showing off your wealth to me?" "It's just swedding gifts. Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it?" Cornelius sounded a little unhappy.

"Yes. Lauren deserves it." Landon answered without any hesitation. "I actually even feel that it's quite rushed and that the preparations are quite simple. But that's okay. | will provide for her bit by bit in the future." Anger rose within Cornelius, and a lump formed in his throat. In a low voice, he said, "Alright. I'll leave it to you to arrange your own marriage matters." "Thank you for that, Grandpa." Landon's face was filled with joy as he took a bow.

"Landon, it will soon be your big day with Ms. Lauren. Aren't you going to givean invitation card too? I'm thinking of giving you a fair amount of congratulatory money," Preston asked unctuously.

"Save it. | don't need your money. You can just congratulate us from afar." Preston's expression turned dark. He was speechless.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave, Grandpa." Landon and Preston exited the study one after another.

Landon looked up at the sound of clacking heels. Right after that, his gaze becglum.

Zoe was walking toward them slowly from the right opposite him. She was carrying a tray with both hands.