Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jameson said, "What I want is Dad's recognition and to be promoted rightfully. I don't want to be the target of people's gossip saying that I am a usurper."

Jameson tilted his chin up slightly. He let out a proud smile as he said, "The most important thing to Josh is his position as the president.

"If I can drag him down from his position and trample all over him, it would be the most ruthless revenge that I can take against him."

Carl was genuinely happy for Jameson. He laughed, "Mr. Victor has started to despise Josh. It won't be very long until that day comes!"

Jameson closed his eyes. A wave of bitterness rose in his heart.

"Winston has always had his reservations about Lyse and I. Even though he didn't mention it explicitly, I know that he doesn't like that I don't have any status or shares in the Schmidt Group. He doesn't feel at peace to leave Lyse in my care.

"That is why I must take over the Schmidt Group as soon as possible. Then, I will draw a line between myself and the Schmidts so that Winston can understand my sincerity. Only then will I stand a chance with Lyse.

"I am willing to do anything for Lyse's sake. When that time comes, the Schmidt Group will be my proposal gift to her."

Carl's

down to take a glimpse at it. He cried out excitedly, "Mr. Schmidt! It's a message from our people. Winston

Cornelius. Alyssa and Jasper had also gone out. Lauren and Angelina were the only

studio that Landon had set up for her. Angelina was waiting silently by the

worked on her painting with dynamic hand movements. The beautiful

gasp softly, "Madam Lauren, you're... you're too skilled. This

exaggerating. Don't flatter me, Angie." Lauren pressed her lips together shyly. Her cheeks blushed a light shade of

Madam Lauren. I have never lied to you

continued with sincerity, "Mr. Landon is blessed to have your companionship.

said, "I am the one who should be thanking Landon. He didn't dislike me for being stupid. He was willing

that,

knelt on one knee by her side while Lauren held her paintbrush. She placed Lauren's hand in hers gently. "You

Then, the doorbell rang.

him!"