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."

invitation, his eyes lingering on the date.

he asked with concern, "Is there something wrong, Mr. Schmidt? You can tell me anything. I'll help you through it,

appreciate your loyalty. 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 anything until

me what

Mr. Derullere arrange a meeting with Nicholas

need to keep his wife in our clutches and use her

all, Nicholas was fiercely protective of his

was a time-tested

"The police have already

"But Mr Schmidt,

to keep promises? Besides, he contacted Jasper privately. He's

"You're right," Carl agreed.

into his pocket and retrieved a delicate

that... the

critical

moment Alyssa exited the interrogation room, Jasper and Cyrus

Cyrus, ever the

He silently offered his support