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?”

who had just arrived. His eyes narrowed as he observed

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

by the impact Rose, the illegitimate daughter, had on

but she also possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose

have treated her with such coldness and distance. Rose might

each step felt

with an air of effortless elegance. His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter

the striking of midnight,

Rose harbored a secret hope that he would find a more suitable partner for himself—one without the burdensome background, family, and

with hatred as she observed

simmered beneath the surface,

We can talk after work,” Rose uttered, her voice strained with

grappled

fought tooth and nail to rise from the depths of the slums to her current position, and she