Can’t Win Me Back

“Haha! You’ve got a point, Mom!” Jamie furrowed her well-trimmed brows. “But I still don’t get why we didn’t hire a top-notch designer for my wedding gown. Why settle for this woman’s help? It’s ridiculous.”

“Ah, my dear daughter, there’s more to it than meets the eye.”

Lydia held Jamie’s arm and said seriously, “Your father’s success in business stems from his ability to allocate resources wisely from a young age.

“Having Rose design your wedding dress serves several purposes. Firstly, it would be a waste not to utilize her skills. Secondly, it’s a subtle way for your father to assert his authority over her. She needs to understand her place in the Emerson family.

“She may be an Emerson, but she would always be beneath you. She would have to suck up to you for the rest of her life.”

With a meticulously crafted plan in mind, Lydia and Jamie made their way through the entrance.

“Hi, do you have an appointment?” The assistant approached them.

upscale. No need for formalities.” Jamie sneered

frowned, her demeanor turning frosty. “Ms. Emerson doesn’t entertain unannounced guests. Madam Clarissa from the Schmidt Group was turned

exchanged surprised glances. They couldn’t believe someone from the Schmidt Group would come to Rose’s shop

social sway, they paled in

her. She’ll surely come down

that’s the case, I’m afraid I can’t let you

assistant regarded them icily. “I’ve worked for Ms. Emerson for many years, and I know her like the back of my hand. Ms.

Lydia’s expression darkened instantly.

could that bitch say that?” Jamie’s rage boiled over, and she hurled

crept up their spines, accompanied by the relentless echo of

Jamie shuddered and