Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 1731

Under Jasper's orchestration in secret, the subordinate under the Harper Group took the initiative toturn himself in. He admitted to his crime on the spot and gave his testimony by providing all thedetails 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 stillwanted to look into his son's death further, his capabilities were limited, and he could only acceptthe outcome as it was.

At the same time, Preston was quick-witted. He had already gotten an understanding of the ins andouts of the incident.

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

The cruelty of the crime had Landon's name written all over it!

"What? The background of the man who turned himself in was clean?" Preston's eyes were as wideas saucers.

"That's right. His background has been wiped clean. He does not have a single thing to do withHarper Group. Even the authorities weren't able to replace anything,” his secretary reported whiledripping 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 chokedhimself to death.

"This incident could also be set up by Mr. Beckett. Mr. Beckett is watertight in his execution. Plus, heand 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 tell me that I can only watch as that son of a bitch climbs all over me? If so, what was thepurpose of me destroying 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 noevidence."

A look of maliciousness flashed across his eyes. "Did you think that Landon hadn't suspected me?He has suspected me since 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 ableto do anything about me! I 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 callwith a dark expression.

"Zoe, I thought you had forgotten about me.”

"Don't say that, Uncle Preston. Of all people, I 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? Itseems like you are still siding with Landon. Is it because you and Penelope get to feel proud of himbecoming 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 wellaware of this than me.

"You asked me for help, yet you don't even have a good foundation. How can I assist you then? If Iam that capable, wouldn't it be better if I became the president instead?"

Preston felt humiliated by Zoe. His face flushed red with anger. "However, weren't you the one whosaid that you can make Landon suffer?”

"No need to feel so anxious about it. It'll happen soon.”

Zoe's tone became somber. "I will be visiting Grandpa tonight.

"Landon wants to become the president and marry the love of his life at the same time? He's such agreedy man. Nothing on this earth can be so perfect!”

Later that night, at the Harper Residence, Cornelius summoned both Landon and Preston to hisstudy for a three-person meeting.

After they were done discussing the corporation and its projects, Landon stood up. He placed apearly 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 grandwedding of the century. But that requires me to hire a professional team. So, we'll have to startplanning now as it will take some time.

"Thus, before that, I'm thinking of organizing an engagement ceremony and getting our marriageregistered first. Not only does this show prudence, but it can also reflect the importance of Laurento our family. We will abide by the customs to become officially married.”

As he said that, he retrieved a notebook with a red-colored hardcover and presented it to Corneliuswith both hands. "This is the list of wedding gifts that I have prepared for Lauren. Please have alook."

Cornelius opened the notebook. At the same time, 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 byone. As he did so, his frown became deeper and deeper, and the look of his face became moreserious.

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'the? This is even more than the overall amount of gifts that Mr. Taylor from Belbanks prepared whenhe 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, I 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 some wedding gifts. Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it?" Cornelius sounded alittle unhappy.

"Yes. Lauren deserves it."

Landon answered without any hesitation. "I actually even feel that it's quite rushed and that thepreparations are quite simple. But that's okay. I 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'llleave 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 give me an invitation cardtoo? I'm thinking of giving you a fair amount of congratulatory money,” Preston asked unctuously."Save it. I 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 became glum.

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