Alyssa left the villa and entered Landonâs luxury car.
Landon quipped, âLyse, itâs rare that youâre willing to spend time with me.â
His eyes were always seductive. He watched the beautiful Alyssa with a grin.
âIâve become more aware of any boundaries now, but Iâm concerned that my jealous friend, Jasper, might be upset if he finds out weâre chatting here. Heâs still unwell.â
âDo you think I would be in the same space with you if it hadnât been for Lauren?â She folded her legs and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
âLandon Harper, youâre a notorious charmer. Did your preference for women shift to our innocent Lauren because youâre tired of the sexy ladies you dated?â
At the mention of Laurenâs name, a shiver coursed through Landon. He responded with a shaky voice,â
Lyse, you know about Lauren and me?â
Alyssa replied with a smirk, âYou and her? Youâre confusing me now.â
âLyse, look, I donât want to hide this from you any longer,â Landon said.
He took a deep breath and, with a racing heart, solemnly admitted, âIâm in love with Lauren. I want to be with her.â
âAnd how many ladies have you fallen for this year?â She fired back with a disdainful smirk.
âSheâs the one I love the most.â
âEvery woman was âthe one you loved the mostâ.â
âLyse, Iâm serious about Lauren!â he stated worriedly.
âI admit I was a player and dated many women, but those were just transactional relationships. Once we met each otherâs needs, we went our separate ways.
âIâve never felt like this before. Lauren is different. She captivates my entire soul.â
Alyssa teased, âYouâre indeed Landon Harper. You seem enticed by the challenge of going after your friendâs sister.
âBut mark my words-once youâre done with Lauren, youâll cast her aside. As the novelty wears off, youâll realize she may not fulfill the role of an ideal partner due to her disabilities, and youâll discard her like a NUS *A used toy? God, I wish I could be with her 24/7! Lyse, do you have no faith in me?â he croaked miserably.
âPigs might fly before I believe youâve truly changed your ways,â she quipped, rolling her eyes.
âWhy canât I change my ways? Iâve turned over a new leaf!â he argued earnestly, his eyes filled with passion.
âLyse, I understand that you see Lauren as your sister, but please, trust me. Iâm willing to stake my reputation-no, my life-on it!
âI am wholeheartedly in love with Lauren. I want to be with her and build a future together!â
âAlright, I have a question for you.â
Alyssa turned serious and asked, âImagine your grandpa, your mom, and your sister strongly disapprove of Lauren. They threaten to kick you out of Harper Group, withholding your inheritance.
Your mom says sheâll cut ties with you, and your family life is in turmoil due to your relationship.
âWould you still stand by Laurenâs side?â
Eyes b blazing.h he clenched his fists and replied firmly. âAbsolutely. I may not have complete control over Harper Group. The risks youâve described are very real, but I know that Lauren is the one I want.
*Iâll do everything in my power to protect her from bullies, even the Becketts!
âYouâre avoiding my question,â she said with a touch of disappointment. âThe only way to protect Lauren is by marrying her. Anything less would put her in harmâs way.â
The notion of marriage hit Landon like a lightning bolt, leaving him tensed and in shock.
Seeing his reaction, Alyssa assumed he had faltered. She let out a laugh and taunted, âIn the past, you used to swear that you would marry me. Why are you silent now when I asked if you will marry Lauren?â