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?”

attention to Rose, who had just arrived. His eyes narrowed as he observed the aggression emanating from

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

as the legitimate daughter of the Emerson family, felt deeply unsettled by the impact

various aspects. Not only was Rose exceptionally beautiful, but she also possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose rose to become the most

treated her with such coldness and

and Jamie, each step felt as

heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet,

midnight, a cruel reminder for Rose to

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

as she observed Rose’s remarkable

anger simmered beneath the

after work,”

remained a silent observer on the sidelines, rendering Rose unable to unleash her pent-up frustrations on Lydia and Jamie. She grappled with

current position, and she was determined