Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"It's true. She met with no one. I swear!" Carl asserted calmly, though his heart raced within.

Jameson leaned back, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It seems like you've taken quite a fancy to her." "I..." Carl stammered, his face flushing in panic.

"If that's the case, I shall decide on your behalf this time. You should marry Amber." Carl's eyes widened in shock. "You... You wantto marry Amber?" "I know you've always had feelings for her," Jameson replied, closing his eyes casually. "It's been too long since we celebrated anything in the Schmidt family. You've servedfaithfully without asking for anything in return.

a token of my gratitude, if you will." "Thank you, Mr. Schmidt! I'm honored to marry Amber. She's a

of comprehension crossing his features. His chest tightened. "But what about Chief Novak? How do you plan to deal with the situation?" "He's been corrupt for years. He'll understand his position," Jameson replied coolly, eyes narrowing with a hint of coldness. "Besides, I still hold leverage over his weakness. If he's wise, he won't betray me." News of Police Commissioner Nicholas Novak's arrest for premeditated murder sent shockwaves

sorry for the trouble," Nathan said, his voice thick with emotion. Despite his

eyes. She pulled him into a hug. "I know it's been incredibly difficult." "It was nothing. But I do owe