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.

that bitch is here!" Jamie exclaimed, her expression twisted with disgust

the legitimate daughter of the Emerson family, felt deeply unsettled by the impact Rose, the illegitimate daughter, had on the former's relationship with their

Jamie in various aspects. Not only was Rose exceptionally beautiful, but she also possessed remarkable talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose rose to become

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

each step

air of effortless elegance. His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in

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

for Silas, Rose harbored a secret hope that he would find a more suitable partner for himself—one without the burdensome background, family, and past

remarkable success. Her anger simmered beneath the

can talk after work," Rose uttered, her voice strained with forced

to unleash her pent-up frustrations on Lydia and Jamie. She grappled with the thought of revealing her family's inner turmoil, especially considering how it might affect her standing in

of the slums to her current position, and she was determined never to return to square one and endure the

on Rose's

however, was seething with outrage. Finally laying eyes on Rose, she spewed forth a venomous tirade. "Rose, you may be

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