"Landon! Are you out of your mind? What are you talking about?" Penelope was so mad that she
started shaking.
Cornelius stared straight at Landon. The tension between them was so thick that it could be cut with a
knife.
The thing he was most worried about had happened. Landon had gotten more and more powerful. He
had achieved so much that he dominated over him.
Landon was like Alexander the Great in his prime. However, Cornelius himself was no longer the
powerful Philip II!
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He was getting old. He was losing control over Landon. Moreover, he was his only grandson. While
Preston harbored ambition, hecked thepetence to match his aspirations. The Harper Group''s
future still had to be in Landon''s hands.
However, Cornelius couldn''t give in just like that. As the head of the family, he was being threatened by
his grandson! He felt humiliated.
Right at that moment, Preston''s cell phone vibrated. He pulled it out and nced at it impatiently.
His eyes widened suddenly. He got up to answer the call outside.
There was no one in the corridor. Preston answered the phone call. "Hi, Zoe. To what do I owe the
pleasure of receiving your call?"
"I miss you, Uncle Preston," Zoe said in a forcefully honeyed voice. The sound of her voice was
enough to give one goosebumps.
"There''s been much lessughter at home because you''re not in Sna City. Cornelius and Penelope
had abandoned you. I really can''t stomach that." Preston lit a cigarette. He narrowed his eyes and took
a puff of his cigarette.
Despite sounding cheerful earlier, Zoe now choked on her tears. "I wish I could go back home too. But
I''m sure you also know that Landon hates me to the core.
"I''ve been feeling so lonely at Yoarkley. Not being able to go back home makes me feel as if I''ve been
sentenced to death! Uncle Preston, I want to go home. I miss Grandpa and Mom.
"I know that you love me the most, Uncle Preston. Would you mind talking to Grandpa about letting me
return to Sna City?"
"I wish that you coulde back too. But even your grandfather doesn''t have a say now. Landon is the
one who is in control of the Harper family."
Preston was well aware that the rtionship between Landon and Zoe had strained beyond salvage.
He seized the opportunity to sow discord again.
"Furthermore, Landon just told us that he wants to marry Ms. Lauren. He said that it had to be her.
Once they get married, even I won''t have a ce in this family. As much as I want to help you, my
hands will also be tied!"
Zoe was silent for a moment. Out of the blue, she lowered her voice. "I might be able to help you,
Uncle Preston. If so, would you be able to think of a way to help me return to Sna City?"
"You''re saying that you can help me? How are you able to do so?"
Preston raised his brow doubtfully. He took the opportunity to share his conditions. "Are you able to
stop Landon from marrying thatdy from the Beckett family? He has already disclosed his intentions. If
he really ends up bing Mr. Javier''s son-inw... You will end up having challenging days ahead of
you, Zoe."
"I can do that, Uncle Preston. However, I''ll need to first leave Yoarkley and return home. Only then will I
be able to help you."
"Landon is an impatient man. I wouldn''t be surprised if he registers his marriage with Lauren tomorrow.
It might be toote if we wait for you toe back."
Zoe scoffed. "Uncle Preston, you cannot oppose them. Not just that, you need to show that you are
fully supportive of them at this time. It would be best if you are able to convince Grandpa to approve
their marriage."
"What did you say? But why?" Preston was perplexed.
"I have my own reasons for saying so."
Zoe sounded cold. She even added some suspense by saying, "First, get this done properly. Wait for
my return to Sna City for whates after. I already have some ns in mind."