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

daughter of the Emerson family, felt deeply unsettled by the impact Rose, the

Excelling academically and displaying exemplary character from a young age, Rose rose to become the most esteemed

such coldness and

each step felt

her gaze fell upon Silas, seated with an air of effortless elegance. His charming eyes captivated her, causing her heart to flutter uncontrollably, just as it always did in his presence. Yet,

the striking of midnight, a cruel reminder for Rose

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

success. Her anger simmered beneath

am working right now. We can talk after work," Rose uttered, her voice strained with forced

her pent-up frustrations on Lydia and Jamie. She grappled with

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

the grim look on Rose's face.

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

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