Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 1698

The assistant was taken aback by Silas' demeanor. However, interpreting his nonchalant attitude as that of a typical client coming to collect his garments, she proceeded with her duties.

"Jamie, what's gotten into you? You're practically ogling. Pull yourself together!" Lydia chided, tugging Jamie's arm.

"Mom! Look at that man. He is so handsome! I've never seen such a pretty face in my life," Jamie gushed, her excitement palpable.

"Enough of that. You're a woman of means; act like it. No matter how handsome he may be, he's still just a man," Lydia scolded, though she couldn't help but steal glances at Silas.

Something about him seemed familiar, and his icy gaze sent shivers down her spine.

As the assistant pondered how to handle the situation, the crisp click of high heels echoed from the staircase.

"Are you two quite finished?"

Silas turned his attention to Rose, who had just arrived. His eyes narrowed as he observed the aggression emanating from her demeanor.

here!" Jamie exclaimed, her expression twisted with

felt deeply unsettled by the impact Rose, the

possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically

criminal past, George wouldn't have treated her with such coldness and distance. Rose might have even

Rose approached Lydia and Jamie, each

her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet, despite her undeniable attraction, Rose knew she

Jamie felt like the striking of midnight,

for Silas, Rose harbored a secret hope that he would find a more suitable partner for himself—one

eyes burned with hatred as she observed Rose's remarkable success.

right now. We can talk after work," Rose uttered, her voice

Rose unable to unleash her pent-up frustrations on Lydia and Jamie. She grappled with the thought

of the slums to her current position, and she was determined

grim look on

however, was seething with outrage. Finally laying eyes on Rose, she spewed forth a venomous tirade. "Rose, you may be a renowned designer now, but your arrogance and temper have

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