Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Jimmy, I heard that Uncle Winston and his family have arrived. Go welcome them. We're the hosts—we can't neglect our friends," Victor deliberately urged Jameson to leave, raising his voice for the Becketts and the Harpers to hear.

Through his gesture, he indirectly hinted that, unlike the Taylors, the other two families weren't worthy of the Schmidts' respect.

Javier and Cornelius' expression crumbled at Victor's dismissive move. The air was tense with awkwardness.

"Will do, Dad." Jameson left the seating area while adjusting his glasses. His expression darkened—he just learned that Alyssa and Jameson had made their grand entrance, even embarrassing Zoe while they were at it.

Concerned that the two might publicly announce their relationship, he was determined to prevent any complications, especially at such a significant event.

Once in a quiet corner of the corridor, Jameson stood in the shadows and dialed Carl's number.

promptly, "Mr. Schmidt, at

arrangements with the media?" Jameson

ready. Once we get your green light, national media outlets and social media

Jameson grinned in satisfaction. He smirked. "Release the news on the conflict between the Becketts and the Taylors and the possible partnership between the Taylors and the Schmidts. I have sent

expressed his concern, "Will do. But are

late. I can't watch as Alyssa falls into the hands of that awful

to be one step ahead. Their relationship is wretched and damned, and it should meet

the same time, Cornelius checked the time and frowned. "Is something wrong? Why isn't Landon here yet?

and picked