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

planning the

my congratulations," Jameson

Kontina, and let Amber stay

Schmidt," Carl replied, a flicker of comprehension crossing his

His chest tightened.

what about Chief Novak? How do you plan to deal with the

replied coolly, eyes narrowing with a hint

Besides, I still hold

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

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

to pursue an assault charge

was practically a

behavior in detention, Nathan was granted a suspended sentence and released on bail

and Colene arrived together to pick him

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

past as a fearless gang leader, he was on