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

deeply unsettled by the impact Rose, the illegitimate daughter, had on the former's

was Rose exceptionally beautiful, but she also possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose rose to become the most esteemed fashion designer in

Rose hadn't been burdened by her mother's criminal past, George wouldn't have treated her with such coldness and

each step felt as heavy as

captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet, despite her undeniable attraction, Rose knew she could never act

like the striking of midnight, a cruel reminder for Rose to awaken from her Cinderella

secret hope that he would find a more suitable partner for himself—one without the

hatred as she observed Rose's remarkable success.

now. We can talk after work," Rose

Jamie. She grappled with

nail to rise from the depths of the slums to her current position, and she was determined never to return to square one and

look on Rose's face. Yet,

outrage. Finally laying eyes on Rose, she spewed forth a venomous tirade. "Rose,

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