Chapter 1529

Landon hugged Lauren as they exited the prison. Despite being enveloped in his warmth, she still

trembled in his arms.

"Darling, you..." He pursed his lips as he struggled to find the right words to say to her.

What should he say to comfort Lauren? He thought, "It's not like I can tell her, “Let's come again’ or

'I'm sorry for your loss."

“Landon.” Head hung low and eyes teary, she said, "Thank you... Thank you for letting me see my

mom for the last time. That's enough for me. I will not ask you for anything else.”

"Darling, what are you talking about?" Worried, he plopped onto one knee in front of her and

grabbed her hand.

He cast a frantic look at her misty eyes. "What do you mean you'll not ask me for anything else?

What's the point of having me around? I will lose my motivation in the competition for power. What

will I live for?"

"Landon..." Her voice trailed off as she stumbled back shyly.

"Just let me know anything you want. No matter what it is, I'll try my best to fulfill your request.” His

heart pained when he recalled the way she spiraled in front of him. He choked on emotions.

“Lauren... you're the one I love. I so wish I could give you the world.

"I was wrong for taking away your right to meet your mom for the last time. I swear that won't

happen again.”

Feeling moved, she threw herself at him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him into

a tight hug. She mumbled, "I lost my mom...”

"Don't worry. You still have me, Jasper, and Alyssa. Oh, you have your grandpa, too.” He caressed

her back and announced, "Darling, don't cry. Take my hand, and I'll make you the happiest woman

in the world."

He was confident in his courage and patience in their relationship. The only thing he feared was that

he wouldn't be good enough for her. He feared upsetting her, as it might lead to a distance

between them.

Angelina stood by her car and watched the touching scene from afar. Her lips curled up into a

contented smile.

Landon finally had someone to build a family with. She hoped that his relationship with Lauren

would last forever.

Later, Angelina drove Landon and Lauren back. The luxury car cruised down Solana City's bustling

streets.

"Darling, why don't we go out and have fun? Do you want to attend art exhibitions in Yoarkley,

watch the northern lights at Archenland, or pigeon-feeding at Genovia Square?" He passionately

took her hand and kissed the back of it.

Hearing that, Angelina stared at him through the rearview mirror and reminded him in a low voice,

"Mr. Landon, the board meeting is around the corner. You need to make the preparations for your

official appointment...”

"Nothing can take away my time with Lauren," said Landon with a gleam in his eyes.

He hugged Lauren on the waist. "Besides, what else is there to prepare for? The president is either

me or Prepillon Preston. If Grandpa's still clear-minded, he would know that he'll doom the

company by handing it over to him. Harper Group will be mine and no one else's.”

"That's right.” Angelina was well aware of the reasoning. Still, she had her concerns. "I'm just worried

that Preston might make a move. He's known to keep a high profile. Yet, he has laid low since he

failed to win the racecourse hotel project. That worries me. Something feels off, so you better watch

out for him."

Landon refused to discuss business competition in front of Lauren. He beamed softly and croaked,

"Darling, have you made up your mind?"

To be honest, Lauren wasn't in the mood for anything. However, she knew that her low spirits would

affect Landon. So, she tried to appear cheerful and suggested casually, "I... I'm thinking of visiting

Solana City Arts Academy sometime.”

On one hand, she had an interest in the arts. On the other hand, she had picked up the hint from

Angelina's remark. Knowing that Landon would be busy soon, it'd be best to stay in Solana City for

the time being.

"Great minds think alike, darling.” He beamed brightly at her. "I've been following up on the Solana

City Arts Academy matters. I'm trying to get you to audit the classes. I can even hire private tutors

and rent you a private art studio there. If you like, you can hang out all day over there.”

Feeling grateful, she choked up and rubbed her nose against his chest. He caressed the back of her

head as his breathing grew labored. He nearly melted from her adorableness.

However, his expression soon frosted over. "Angelina, keep an eye on Betty from now on."

"I have been doing that. She has never left Seaview Manor since Sophia's trial, perhaps because

she's embarrassed,” Angelina replied.

She could read Landon’s thoughts very well.

"Why are we doing that?" Lauren asked in confusion.

"Did you forget your mom's final warning to you?" Frowning, Landon felt anxious when he recalled

Sophia's last words to them. "When a person is near death, she will speak from her heart. There

must be a good reason she wants you to beware of Betty."