Zoe had tested Landonâs boundaries with her audacious demeanor and shameless laughter, leaving him incredulous that she was his sister.
When had Zoe transformed into this woman? He had doted on her since childhood, but she had gradually veered down the wrong path.
He screamed at her in a fit of hysteria. âIâll ask you one last time. Whoâs the mastermind behind this scandal?â
âNo one. My answer remains the same, no matter how many times you ask me,â she replied and rose from the ground.
She smoothed the wrinkles on her expensive dress and tossed her brown wavy curls. âLandon, I will your best friend soon and become Mrs. Beckett.
marry âYou know Jasper well. Although you said youâd introduce me to wealthy suitors, I wonât marry anyone except for Jasper, as I have loved him for a long time. No one is better than Jasper. Arenât you happy that Iâm about to marry a Beckett? I thought you loved me the most. Was that just for show as well?â
âZoe Harper, whatâs all that bullshit?â Landon felt that every word of hers only fueled his rage.
âOh, right. My brother does not love me anymore because he has a new lover. She has replaced me in your heart. I bet Iâm not even as important as Alyssa to you,â she remarked and laughed until she teared 1.
Landon clenched his jaw and reminded her, âJust listen to me. Jasper will never marry you. Stop deluding yourself! And Lauren is never your enemy. Sheâs-â
âMy future sister-in-law? Am I going to have a retard as a sister-in-law?â Zoe laughed with a disdainful look. âEven if I accepted her, Mom and Grandpa would never approve of her. Landon, accept the reality. No matter how much you love her, she can only remain a kept woman without any acknowledgment or title.
âI donât think Mr. Javier would ever allow his daughter to marry you just to be a second wife. Youâd be better off marrying Betty Beckett.â
Landonâs heart was broken, and his breathing grew heavy. âI have a say in my marriage and the woman I love. You and the others need to stay out of it!â
âSame to you. You should keep out of my marriage,â Zoe retorted. Refusing to engage further, she massaged her bruised arm and headed to the door.
BONUS âZoe Harper, you will take a flight back to Yoarkley tonight. Do not step foot in Solana City without my permission!â Landon barked. looking furious and disappointed.
He turned around and added, âYou have to leave, even if you donât want to.â
âHahaha! Landon Harper, do you think you can control me?â Zoe leaned against the door and lifted her chin arrogantly. âGrandpa said heâd keep me by his side until I am married. You canât control me now.
Sending me to Yoarkley? Dream on!â
âZoe Harper!â Landon inhaled sharply, incensed. âDonât call me your brother again if you step out of this door!â
Zoe remained emotionless, like a stranger. She remarked, âI donât need a brother who refuses to side with me.â
The new scandal in Solana City spread like wildfire. The drama of affluent families had always sold better than the gossip of small-time celebrities. After all, many were envious of the riches of the wealthy.
However, Alyssa had no time for the scandal, as she had something more important to deal with.