Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 60

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On the weekend, at the Solana Auction House.

A crowd of journalists gathered outside the venue. They

had to wait outside to protect the privacy of the wealthy. Those who joined the event were genuine antique collectors and investment bankers.

They were here for business and not

to seek media exposure like celebrities. They weren't interested in interviews. They only focused on v except for Sophia, Rosaline, and Liana.

Every year, Sophia would attend the event in her best attire. She would turn the high—

end charity auction into a red carpet—

moment for her. She would block the entrance and let the media take photos. She would only leave staff, looking disgruntled.

It seemed she feared people might forget she was the washed-

up star who had climbed to a higher status by breaking up someone else's family over two decades : That led to Javier not attending the event personally for the past two years. Presumably, he felt it wo However, Sophia decided not to repeat

the same old act this year. After all, Rosaline had repeatedly begged her to give up this limelight and couldn't refuse despite her reluctance.

So this year, it was the Gardners who stood at the entrance and caught everyone's attention.

"As representatives of

the Gardner family, we hope to acquire exceptional collections in this auction and contribute to char on a classy demeanor as she spoke in front of the gathered journalists.

“Mrs. Gardner, how is the financial situation of the Gardner Group lately? We heard

it's on the verge of bankruptcy,” one reporter asked sharply.

“Has the investigation into Mr. Gardner's

case concluded? Will he be sentenced?” another one inquired.

“Is it true that your daughter and the president of the Beckett Group have broken up?”

Broken up? Those two

words immediately caught Liana’s attention. She stepped forward. Then, she glared at the journalists “What break up? Where did you hear that?”

“Well... Miss Liana, there's no need to be so nervous. We're

just asking,” one of the reporters replied. “After

all, Mr. Beckett has yet to show any support as your fiancé regarding the Gardner Group's issues. It's "We haven't broken up! Don't spread rumors!” Liana's voice rose in agitation as she thought about h the past few days.

Rosaline quickly pulled Liana, who was losing her cool, aside and smiled at the cameras. “My daught “Mr. Jasper is also present at the event today. Why didn't he take a photo with Ms. Liana?”

“It seems like they have never taken a photo together. Is it to avoid suspicion?”

"What suspicion is there to avoid? Mr. Jasper would surely be with my daughter if he were to come.” “But they are people saying Mr. Jasper had arrived half an hour earlier.”

That caught Rosaline and Liana off guard. Their faces immediately turned pale.

Meanwhile, Jasper had already entered the venue with Xavier accompanying him.

“Jasper!” Landon approached with a playful grin. He affectionately wrapped his hands around Jasper “Wow, you've grown stronger. You seem quite sturdy,” he said, pinching Jasper's narrow waist. "Keep your hands away. Behave

yourself,” Jasper’ furrowed his brows, not budging as he glanced coldly at Landon.

"Haha, you're acting

all serious, huh? What happened to the times you used to tickle me under the covers?” Landon stop 1/2

say hello?” 1

“I'm trying to avoid suspicion.”

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“Fair enough, looks like there's

still a cure for your lovesickness. You're no longer Ms. Liana's lapdog this time around. You should kn "Who's lovesick?” Jasper's expression darkened. He added, “Don't think I would let things slide becat Everyone knew the Harper family ran the business in Belware, and Landon ran the Harper family. *Brother, I'm doing this for your sake! I don't want your reputation dragged through the mud becau: family.” Landon added. “My grandpa didn't want the Gardner family to come to this auction. He invit “They might not for now. But Liana would marry me either way. I

hope your opinion of her changes then. After all, the Gardner family and her are not mutually exclusi “I understand. I can't disrespect the future Mrs. Beckett. But I have to say something that you might 1 “Alright then, don't say it."

“Regarding looks and personality, I still think your ex—

wife, that resolute and untamed wild rose, is more suitable for you. Your passionless self will only be a fire like Ms. White in the winter.” Landon spoke too quickly, and he blurted out before he could sto