Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Time passed in the blink of an eye. It was already the weekend.

Tonight at Schmidt Manor, the massive fountain in the central courtyard was turned on again, and the hall was adorned with flowers. The whole place looked grand and luxurious, like an opulent palace.

Guests gathered in the main hall. Many well-dressed individuals clinked glasses together, creating a lively atmosphere.

Since Daisy's heavy sentence and David's tragic death in prison, the entire Schmidt family had been plunged into an unprecedented crisis. This was exacerbated by a series of business mistakes that led to a sharp drop in Schmidt Group's stock prices.

Since then, a heavy atmosphere had been lingering. It had been a long time since they had such a glamorous occasion.

Victor, accompanied by Josh and Clarissa, mingled among the guests, enjoying the praise and flattery that hadn't been heard in a long time. Victor was particularly pleased.

"Look! The dress Madam Clarissa is wearing is designed by Ms. Emerson, right?"

"It certainly is! Ms. Emerson's design style is very distinct. It's really beautiful."

"It's true that clothes make the man. That woman used to be nothing but a background figure next to Josh, but she's actually shining tonight."

directions, Josh held his head high. With his wife being praised, his

really making me

he leaned close to her ear

disgust and

"Where's Jimmy?"

Victor looked around. "Why is he missing at such

from Jameson's secretary that he went to greet a distinguished guest," Clarissa replied

Josh sneered. His face was full of

a word, Clarissa lowered her

to stay at the Taylor family's Heightsnew Villa.

the Taylors have completely accepted him. Remarrying Alyssa is only a matter of time. Why can't Jimmy just give up on that bitch? How much longer is he going to

his secretary hurried over. "Mr. Victor, Ms. Alyssa and Mr. Beckett

if they were mirrors of

indeed sent an invitation to the

that Javier couldn't make it and