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

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

Excelling academically and displaying

coldness and distance. Rose might have even married into the prestigious Dalton

approached Lydia and Jamie, each step

air of effortless elegance. His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet, despite her undeniable attraction, Rose

of Lydia and Jamie felt like the striking of midnight,

that he would find a more suitable partner for himself—one

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

am working right now. We can talk after

unable 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 Silas

her current position, and she was determined never to return to

the grim look on Rose's face. Yet,

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

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