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?”

arrived. His eyes narrowed as he observed the aggression

that bitch is here!” Jamie exclaimed, her expression

by the impact Rose, the

Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose rose

by her mother’s criminal past, George wouldn’t have treated her with such coldness and distance. Rose might have even

Lydia and Jamie, each step felt as

bottom, her gaze fell upon Silas, seated with an air of effortless elegance. His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet, despite her undeniable attraction, Rose knew she could never act

felt like the striking of midnight, a cruel reminder for

a more suitable partner for himself—one without the burdensome background, family, and

burned with hatred as she observed Rose’s remarkable

anger simmered beneath the surface,

now. We can talk after work,” Rose

frustrations on Lydia and Jamie. She grappled with the thought

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