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

deeply unsettled by the impact

talent. Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young

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

each

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

midnight, a cruel reminder for

would find a more suitable partner for himself—one without

Rose's remarkable success. Her anger simmered beneath the surface,

can talk after work," Rose uttered, her

grappled with the thought of revealing her family's inner turmoil, especially considering how it might affect her standing in Silas

tooth and nail to rise from the depths of the slums to her current

noticed the 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

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