Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Back in his room, Jameson angrily downed a glass of strong liquor to ease his frustration.

"Mr. Schmidt, there's no need to be upset with that idiot," Carl hurriedly consoled him.

"He's already a lost cause, just struggling in his final moments. With Ms. Alyssa's intelligence, she would find out that Josh leaked Jonah's information. In fact, she might have already found out, and it's only a matter of time before she takes action.

"Please calm down. We just need to wait for the Taylor family to make their move and have them deal with him for you."

"Amber, what happened?" Jameson asked, his gaze icy as he stared at Amber, who was cowering in the corner.

"You've never appeared to drink with customers without my instructions. Why did you show up at Josh's room?"

"I—"

"Oh, Mr. Schmidt, let me explain," Carl interjected quickly.

"I've looked into the situation. That scumbag Josh specifically requested Ms. Altman to drink with him. Our people tried to stop him, but he went crazy, smashing things and causing a scene in the private room.

Altman was afraid of things escalating, so

her

let him. It's just breaking a few bottles. Do you think I'd be upset

on Amber's face. "You might cause more trouble than you realize by stepping forward with that face. My fight with Josh is at a critical juncture now. Don't cause me any

me. If it happens again, I'll punish you

lips. "Mr. Schmidt, my value as Ms. Alyssa's standin is gone

me change back to my own face and let me be

Carl gasped in shock.

the heck? What was Amber saying? Did she have a death

slowly and stared at her coldly. "What did you say? Say it again." "I... want to have my face back." Amber's

to make her wince

giving you a value far beyond your own existence. Now you tell me you

of his hand, Amber winced in pain, and tears welled up

moment, an urgent knock sounded at the