Can’t Win Me Back

The assistant was taken aback by Silas’ demeanor. However, interpreting his nonchalant attitude as that of a typical client coming to collect his garments, she proceeded with her duties.

“Jamie, what’s gotten into you? You’re practically ogling. Pull yourself together!”

Lydia chided, tugging Jamie’s arm.

“Mom! Look at that man. He is so handsome! I’ve never seen such a pretty face in my life,” Jamie gushed, her excitement palpable.

“Enough of that. You’re a woman of means; act like it. No matter how handsome he may be, he’s still just a man,” Lydia scolded, though she couldn’t help but steal glances at Silas.

Something about him seemed familiar, and his icy gaze sent shivers down her spine.

As the assistant pondered how to handle the situation, the crisp click of high heels echoed from the staircase.

“Are you two quite finished?”

Rose, who had just arrived. His eyes narrowed as he observed the aggression

that bitch is here!” Jamie exclaimed, her expression twisted with disgust

by the impact Rose, the illegitimate daughter, had on the former’s relationship

aspects. Not only was Rose exceptionally beautiful, but she also possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary

by her mother’s criminal past, George wouldn’t have treated her with such coldness and distance. Rose might have even married into the prestigious Dalton family from Northuis

each step felt as heavy

His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did

striking of midnight, a cruel reminder for Rose to awaken

that he would find a more suitable partner for

eyes burned with hatred as she

beneath the

can talk after work,” Rose uttered, her voice

grappled with the thought of revealing her family’s inner turmoil, especially considering

to rise from the depths of the slums to her current position, and she was determined never to return to square one and endure the scorn