Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 1549

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.