Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Jameson felt like he was being burned at the stake. Every inch of his body was on fire, throbbing in pain.

"My apologies," he rasped. "That said, please tell Mr. Justin not to worry. I will make sure to settle all the troubles here in Solana City!"

"That's easy for you to say!" Sheryl jeered. "Since you took over as Schmidt Group's chairman, you haven't achieved a single success. Instead, Jasper and Alyssa have consistently outmaneuvered you." Jameson closed his reddened eyes. Hatred and dissatisfaction gnawed at him. He gritted his teeth.

"Don't say that I didn't warn you, Mr. Schmidt. Nicholas Novak is a threat. You'd better get rid of him. This is the last chance Mr. Justin is giving you. I'm sure you know what outcome awaits you if you fail again, she added with a chilling voice.

She abruptly terminated the call before Jameson could utter a word.

He stared at the dark screen, a sense of frigid entrapment washing over him.

A knock at the door startled him back to his senses. He called out, "Enter."

Carl strutted in, beaming in a brand-new suit. "Mr. Schmidt, I proposed to Amber. She said yes!"

Carl's joy was evident.

Jameson, however, looked pale and unreadable. "Oh, congratulations then."

Carl presented his wedding invitation respectfully. "I have chosen the date, time and location. I truly hope you can attend our wedding."

lingering on the date. "I'm

"Is there something wrong, Mr. Schmidt? You can tell me anything. I'll help you through it, even if it means canceling

You've been with me for ten years. There's no one I trust more." A rare gentleness flickered in Jameson's eyes. "These are just difficult times. I can't focus on

me

Derullere arrange a meeting with Nicholas within the next few

got up and walked slowly to the window, his silhouette radiating coldness. "We just need to keep his wife in our clutches and use her

in understanding. After all, Nicholas was fiercely

was a time-tested tactic. It was their trump

"The police have already

Nicholas for several deaths. He's finished." Carl paused then lowered his voice. "But Mr Schmidt, what about his

a dark glint in his eyes. "Have Lever been one to keep promises? Besides, he contacted Jasper privately. He's disobedient and disloyal. Why should I make arrangements for a traitor after he's dead? He can

"You're right," Carl agreed.

pocket and retrieved a delicate stainless steel box. Inside

"Mr. Schmidt, isn't that... the medication Mr. Justin

it can be useful at a critical time," Jameson explained with a

room, Jasper and Cyrus rushed

it go, Lyse?" Cyrus, ever the impatient

offered his support by gently wrapping his arm