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

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

a gift from

mind? I'd be ecstatic!" Carl exclaimed gratefully,

planning the wedding

my congratulations," Jameson

it in Kontina, and let Amber

Mr. Schmidt," Carl replied, a flicker of comprehension

His chest tightened.

plan to deal with

his position," Jameson replied coolly, eyes narrowing

I still hold leverage over

News of Police Commissioner Nicholas Novak's

true culprit brought relief, as Nathan, the wrongly accused, was finally

to pursue an assault charge against him, though with a significantly

practically a

detention, Nathan was granted a suspended sentence and released on bail thanks to

day of his release, Alyssa and Colene

sorry for the trouble," Nathan said, his voice

a fearless gang leader, he