NovelStartZoe's forehead was dotted with sweat. She clutched tightly onto the bedsheet.
She had always taken Landon as a man of courage but lacking in wits. No matter what she had done, all it took was ssweet talking and begging to make him turn a blind eye to her mistakes.
Now, it seemed that she had been gravely mistaken all the while. Landon had wittily exposed her and Preston.
The reason he had fallen for her lies in the past was due to his unconditional trust in her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey were no longer siblings at this point; just enemies, and Landon was a formidable one at that. No wonder the sly Preston had battled Landon for years to no avail! Preston remained glowering at Landon, who had no patience for him. Landon shoved past Preston and stood in front of Zoe. "Zoe Harper, my advice for you is to lay low and don't try anything funny." Landon's murderous squint gave Zoe goosebumps. He added, "If you harass Lyse, Jasper, and Lauren again, not even Grandpa could protect you from the consequences. I, will, hurt, you." His words were laced with resentment and threat.
Eyes wavering, Zoe looked into Landon's impassive eyes as she dealt with the anger, discontentment, and disappointment.
Landon once called her nwith a doting smile. He loved holding her hand and was so proud of having a talented sister. All that seemed distant now.
Zoe had always assumed that Landon belonged to her and only her. How did he end up pouring all his care and affection onto Lauren? Her heartache turned into resentment when she recalled how Landon had hurt her because of Lauren.
In Landon's eyes, she could not even compare to Alyssa, who was divorced and infertile.
She seethed in silence. "Landon Harper, do not bli x what unfolds. Things happen all because you sided with outsiders over your family. You deserved this!" Penelope was anxious and hurt upon seeing her son threatening her daughter. Their once-happy family was now filled with hatred. However, she did not know how best to mediate or discipline them.
Before leaving, Landon suddenly remarked with passion and hope in his eyes, "Mom, Lauren, and | will get engaged when I'm officially appointed the company president.
"According to Solana City's marriage custom, you should pick one item from the dowry given to you by Grandpa.
As Lauren's future mother-in-law, you will hand the item to her in person." Penelope bit her lips and sank into silence. She was obviously reluctant to do so.
"I know you might not want to part with your dowry, and that's fine. | totally understand. That's why I'm only here to bring up this matter." Landon flashed Penelope a careless smile and glanced at his assistant. The said assistant immediately draped the jacket over his shoulders.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLandon added, "If you refuse to give Lauren an item from your dowry, I'll make that decision on your behalf.
"Since | am the custodian of a few pieces of collector items before Dad's passing, I'll pick the best piece of jewelry for Lauren and tell her it's from you. | believe you won't have an issue with this. It's all for the Harper Group's reputation. Right?" Penelope seethed in anger upon hearing Landon's words. The air in the VIP ward was heavy and tense after Landon's departure.
"Mom, just look at Landon! Since when has he becsuch a scary man?" Zoe shed crocodile tears. "Is he choosing that woman over us and the Harper family?" Feeling powerless, Penelope sighed. "Zoe, let it be. You know Landon's character well. What good will it do to go up against him?" "Mom, what do you mean?" Zoe grabbed Penelope's arm and swung it. "Have you accepted Lauren Beckett too? Are you really going to watch as Landon marries a woman you disapprove of? Isn't that infuriating?" "So what? Landon is the sas your father. He will not change his mind once he sets his eyes on someone or something." Close to tears, Penelope grasped Zoe's hands. "Zoe, | have thought it through.
| don't care for anything else as long as you're by my side, safe and sound. Just let Landon be..." Zoe was frustrated at Penelope's cowardice. How could she surrender before putting up a fight? Soon, Penelope left the ward to pick up Zoe's health checkup report. When the door closed, only Preston and Zoe remained in the room.
Zoe immediately turned menacing, a stark difference from her innocent and feeble persona from earlier.
Similarly, Preston relaxed and slumped on the couch. He shot her a sarcastic glance. "Zoe, I've helped you return to Solana City. Don't you think it's tyou fulfill my wish?"
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