Chapter 358

Chapter 358

"You don't approve?” Landon'’s smile deepened.

Lauren's eyes were downcast as she nodded

“I think they deserved far worse, though.”

Landon couldn't help but stroke her hair. “You're Jaspers sister. It's only right that I stand up for you

when they push you around. I've gone easy on them this time. I didn't want to scare you.”

Lauren could feel the warmth of his palm on her head. She closed her eyes and nestled into it, much

like

a contented little kitten.

Betty just so happened to stumble upon this scene as she walked out from the main event hall. She

was

shocked to find her demure little sister all the way here.

“You bitch! I knew you were seducing my man!” she shrieked, then stormed up to them. But she

quickly

caught herself.

Landon was here. She couldn't lose her precious image before him and make him dislike her even

more.

Betty had learned some useful things from Liana, so she could restrain herself even more now.

She decided to hide in a corner to observe the two.

Landon felt a pang of sympathy as he observed Lauren's disheveled appearance. Her once-white

dress

was now marred with mud and dirt. It was clear that she had run all the way in the rain,

He took off his red velvet coat and wrapped it around her shoulders.

Betty ground her teeth, her eyes narrowing menacingly as she seethed at the sight.

“Did you come all the way here in the rain? No driver sent you?” Landon asked gently.

“No one knows I'm here. It's a secret,/ Lauren replied truthfully, never one to lie.

"AL. searek”

“M-Mr, L-" Lauren didn't know what to call Landon, nor did she remember how they had kissed

fervently

all those weeks ago.

"You can call me Landon, Laurie. My name is Landon Harper. I'm your brother's friend. Calling me

Mr.

Landon is kinda old, no?”

Landon ... Landon Harper?

1/2

Lauren remembered how her sister had yelled and screamed at her for getting close to this man.

She quickly stepped back away from him, fearing for her life.

But Landon didn’t seem to notice her behavior. He held her cold hand and said, “I'll have someone

help

you change into something warmer.”

“No... No need-"

“Don't be shy. It's only right that I take care of my friend's sister. Come on.” He was about to lead

her away.

“Landon.” Lauren wasn't so naive as to readily accept his actions, but she didn't dare to challenge

him.

Do... Do you treat my sister like this too?”

Upon hearing that, Landon couldn't help but scoff to himself. Betty didn’t merit such treatment from

him.

“No.” Landon beamed at her. “Only you.”

Meanwhile, Betty was screaming internally in the distance, glaring fiercely at her sister as they left.