Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Finally," Jasper whispered.
Alyssa smiled. "Yes, finally."
"Landon, Jasper told me you've already informed Mr. Cornelius of your intention
to marry Lauren. Is that right?" Newton questioned with a serious look on his
face.
Landon answered immediately, "I didn't just inform my grandfather. I've
announced it to my entire family. Grandpa has agreed. My mother didn't oppose
either."
Alyssa and Jasper shot a look at each other. They understood what they were
each thinking about.
They knew that Landon was sharing only the good news. The process of
convincing Cornelius must have been a difficult one.
At the same time, he wouldn't have cared about whether Penelope approved of
them. She wasn't the one who had the final say in their family.
"Ah... That's good, then."
Newton nodded. He was pleased. He chuckled in relief, "Please arrange a time
for me to meet with Mr. Cornelius soon. We should meet since both families have
now approved of this marriage.
"If it's okay with you, I will consult a fortune teller to decide on an auspicious date.
We can first have an engagement ceremony. Then, both our families shall be
forging a marriage alliance formally."
Landon was overjoyed to hear the word "engagement". Lauren leaned on him.
She was blushing shyly. Tears of happiness filled her eyes.
As they were happily discussing, they completely ignored Javier, who was the
head of the Beckett family. All of a sudden, he had a flashback of a memory from
30 years ago.
Back then, Newton and Chester were as thick as thieves. They shared endless
conversation topics between them.
Javier, on the other hand, was unable to fit in with them. He was like an outsider.
He simply sat by the side on his own. It was as if he was invisible.
Newton really doted on Chester. Unfortunately, Chester died at a young age. Had
he not, the Beckett Group wouldn't have ended up under Javier.
Newton's appearance here was timely. Without wasting any time, he had Landon
and Lauren's marriage almost all planned out.
Now, Lauren was rightfully known as his fiancée. Landon was so glad that he
was jumping with joy like a playful child.
Javier had stormed back upstairs. Even so, he didn't forget to maintain good
etiquette. He asked Betty to see Newton off.
Betty didn't dare to go against Javier's instruction. So, she bit the bullet and
followed them outdoors.
Everyone else was walking ahead of her. She tagged along behind like a servant.
She didn't have the guts to join them either.
However, she continued glaring viciously at Lauren. She was like a scorpion that
was ready to strike with its stinger.
"Betty." Suddenly, Newton stopped in his tracks.
"Yes, Grandpa! I'm here!"
Betty hurried over to Newton. She placed her hands in front of her in an obedient
posture.
"Betty, Sophia used to have you by her side while she groomed you. You didn't
know how to identify your foes previously. I also know how much bullshit you've
done.
"Sophia is now dead. Plus, I understand if you went astray because you were
young. So, I shall let bygones be bygones," Newton uttered coldly without looking
at her.
"It's not like that, Grandpa. I..."
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But, you should know the kind of
person I am. I cannot tolerate any
filthy behavior. Now, the cancer in our
Beckett family has been eliminated. I
do not wish to see any other troubles
rising from Seaview Manor. Neither
do I want to hear any more malicious
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Following that, Newton diverted his
frigid gaze toward Betty. She was
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looking pale. "I will continue
acknowledging you as my
granddaughter if you behave
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yourself. Otherwise, don't blame me
for being merciless. I hope all the
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wickedness dies along with Sophia.
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Deep down, Betty felt indignant. She couldn't hold herself back any longer. She
tried to defend herself.
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Grandpa! What. What did I do
wrong? You were the one who raised
me. I was the one who spent the
longest time with you. I obey and
respect you as much as Jasper and
Laurie! What is it about me that
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Jasper and Alyssa stared at her coldly as they watched her put up a
performance.
"Do you know what the ugliest thoughts one could have in this world?" Newton
asked in a deep voice.
Betty was taken aback by the sudden question.
"It is when one can't bear to see others living a better life than theirs, even if that
other person might be their own sister," Newton explained.