Preston’s expression twisted as he exited Cornelius’ ce. His shocked secretary trailed closely


    behind and questioned, “Mr. Preston, I overheard most of your conversation with Mr. Landon in the


    study. Why would you support Ms. Zoe’s marriage to Mr. Beckett? You clearly knew that-”


    “And do you really believe Jasper Beckett would marry Zoe?” Smirking, Preston added, “Jasper has


    gotten himself into trouble many times because of Alyssa Taylor. Not long ago, he even risked his life to


    save


    her from an attack.


    “Those two are obviously involved with each other. Zoe is deluded in this one-sided love. I am certain


    Jasper Beckett will not agree to marry Zoe, and that is precisely why I’m endorsing the marriage. I n


    to


    exploit the strain between Landon and Jasper for my benefit.”


    “That’s clever!” the secretary praised. A glint appeared in Preston’s eyes. “Romance has always been


    the


    most effective tool to pit two men against each other.”


    Just as he prepared to descend the stairs, an idea struck him. He whispered, “By the way, what’s the


    name of the woman living with Landon? The one Zoe mentioned before?”


    “Lauren Beckett.”


    “Keep a close watch on her. She’s our ace card when the timees.”


    “Ouch, Landon! It hurts! Let go of me!” Zoe yelped.


    Ashen-faced, Landon seized Zoe’s arm and pulled her into an empty room. As the door closed behind


    him, he tossed her onto the ground.


    “Ouch!” Zoe winced in pain from the fall. Her arm was bruised from Landon’s grip.


    “Zoe Harper, tell me the truth about what happened at the hotel!” Landon struggled to contain his


    anger.


    With anyone else, he would have unleashed his fury.


    “What about it? I don’t know what you’re talking about!” she stubbornly insisted despite the pain.


    “Youck the wit for aplex scheme. Don’t you dare lie and say there’s no one helping you!” He


    closed


    in and leaned over her, staring right into her eyes.


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    He demanded, “Tell me! Who set this up?”


    Zoe’s heart raced, and sweat covered her forehead. There was no way she would confess to Landon.


    Gritting her teeth, she replied, “No one! It was all my n!”


    “How dare you lie at this point?”


    “What’s with that expression?” Zoe mocked, further fueling Landon’s anger. “Oh, you’re upset? Beat


    me up, then!”