Can’t Win Me Back novel (Alyssa and Jasper) novel Chapter 361

Chapter 361 

“What did I tell you, Mom? I told you Lauren was plotting to ruin my plans!” exclaimed Betty. 

Betty was outraged seeing Lauren there, her wine-red gown catching everyone’s attention, even though 

her sister hadn’t the least bit of makeup on. 

Jealousy burned in her like a flame that refused to die. What was worse was that Lauren’s gown matched 

Landon’s, making them look like a couple! 

At this moment, they even bore a resemblance to a bride and groom attending their own wedding! Betty 

felt like her purple gown was a slap in her face right now. 

“I know Lauren better than anyone else, Betty!” Sophia gritted out. “She might be 22, but her mental state 

and behavior are no older than a child of 10 to 12 years old! 

“She’s still a child with no concept of romance, nor would she be smart enough to think about stealing 

Landon away from you!” 

Betty calmed down somewhat after that, though her teeth remained clenched. 

“Things have become more complicated for you. Since Newton’s birthday dinner, Landon’s attitude 

toward you has shifted from cold indifference to open disdain. 

“He may be getting close to Lauren deliberately to provoke you to the point where you give up on him.” 

“W-What?” Betty gasped. “Then… Then what can I do? Mom, does that mean I have no chance of 

marrying Landon now?” 

“Don’t get so worked up. You need to get Lauren to help you get closer to Landon. And you must control 

your temper. 

“If Landon is kind to Lauren, you need to be just as kind, if not more, to change his perspective of you. He 

needs to see your caring, loving side. Do you understand?” Sophia instructed. 

“Okay,” Betty muttered. 

Lauren anxiously scanned the room for Ada, her wide, doe-like eyes filled with hope. But when she saw 

Zoe playing the piano onstage, all the color drained from her face. 

She started to tremble uncontrollably, flooded by painful memories from her childhood that rushed back 

like a torrential wave, overwhelming her completely. 

“What were you thinking? Who would want to be friends with an idiot like you?! Hahahah!” 

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“Toss her into the trash where she belongs!” 

“Cut her hair off! I hate seeing girls with prettier hair than me in school!” 

“No wonder Mr. Javier and Mrs. Beckett don’t like you! Your sister hates you, too! How could an idiot like you be their daughter? You’re an embarrassment to them!” 

Embarrassment-that was what she was. 

Zoe didn’t notice the hatred and fear-filled gaze directed at her from the crowd. 

Lauren slowly took a step backward, cold sweat breaking out on her skin. 

Landon gently held her by the shoulders. “What is it, Laurie? Don’t be shy. We still need to get you Ada Kingsley’s signature. Come on, I’ll take you to her.” 

But Lauren’shook him off and fled from the hall. 

“Laurie!” Landon yelled, “Where are you going?” 

He ran after her, worried she might get into trouble outside. 

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Betty was privy to all this but could only stay where she was and grind her teeth into dust. Sophia was just