Can’t Win Me Back

"It's true.

She met with no one.

I swear!" Carl asserted calmly, though his heart raced within.

Jameson leaned back, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"It seems like you've taken quite a fancy to her." "ZL..." Carl stammered, his face flushing in panic.

"If that's the case, I shall decide on your behalf this time.

You should marry Amber." Carl's eyes widened in shock.

"You... You want me to marry Amber? "T know you've always had feelings for her," Jameson replied, closing his eyes casually.

"It's been too long since we celebrated anything in the Schmidt family.

You've served me faithfully without asking for anything in return.

"I'm not heartless.

recognize your

token of my gratitude, if you will." "Thank

a gift from

mind? I'd be

planning the wedding

be generous with my congratulations," Jameson said

and let

understand, Mr. Schmidt,"

His chest tightened.

about Chief Novak? How do you plan to

understand his position," Jameson replied coolly, eyes narrowing with a

Besides, I still hold leverage over his

won't betray me." News of Police Commissioner Nicholas Novak's arrest for premeditated murder sent shockwaves

relief, as Nathan, the wrongly

prosecution continued to pursue an assault charge against him, though with a

practically a fresh

his good behavior in detention, Nathan was granted a suspended sentence and

and Colene

Colene, I'm so sorry for the trouble," Nathan said, his voice thick with

his past as a fearless gang leader,