Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 1697

"Haha! You've got a point, Mom!" Jamie furrowed her well-trimmed brows. "But I still don't get whywe didn't hire a top-notch designer for my wedding gown. Why settle for this woman's help? It'sridiculous.”

"Ah, my dear daughter, there's more to it than meets the eye."

Lydia held Jamie's arm and said seriously, "Your father's success in business stems from his ability toallocate resources wisely from a young age.

"Having Rose design your wedding dress serves several purposes. Firstly, it would be a waste not toutilize her skills. Secondly, it's a subtle way for your father to assert his authority over her. She needsto understand her place in the Emerson family.

"She may be an Emerson, but she would always be beneath you. She would have to suck up to youfor the rest of her life."

With a meticulously crafted plan in mind, Lydia and Jamie made their way through the entrance."Hi, do you have an appointment?" The assistant approached them.

"Appointment? What for? This little establishment is not that upscale. No need for formalities.”Jamie sneered and rolled her eyes.

The assistant frowned, her demeanor turning frosty. "Ms. Emerson doesn't entertain unannouncedguests. Madam Clarissa from the Schmidt Group was turned away earlier because she didn't have anappointment.”

Lydia and Jamie exchanged surprised glances. They couldn't believe someone from the SchmidtGroup would come to Rose's shop to custom-make their clothes.

Though the Emersons held some social sway, they paled in comparison to the Schmidts, one of thefour great families.

"Ahem... We're Rose's family. Kindly inform her that her relatives are here to see her. She'll surelycome down to greet us.” Unable to meet Rose, Lydia was forced to reveal her identity.

"Huh? If that's the case, I'm afraid I can't let you in."

The assistant regarded them icily. "I've worked for Ms. Emerson for many years, and I know her likethe back of my hand. Ms. Emerson mentioned that her mother is the only living relative she has. Therest of her family has passed away.”

Lydia's expression darkened instantly.

"Passed away? How could that bitch say that?" Jamie's rage boiled over, and she hurled an insult atRose.

A sudden chill crept up their spines, accompanied by the relentless echo of imposing footstepsdrawing closer.

Lydia and Jamie shuddered and whirled around.

Approaching them was an imposing man in a dark uniform, his sharp gaze fixed upon them.

Jamie stared at him blankly, momentarily transfixed. Her heart raced uncontrollably as if it mightleap from her chest. He was so strikingly handsome that she felt an inexplicable urge to scream.Previously, she had always thought her fiancé was handsome. She proudly flaunted pictures of himeverywhere, basking in others’ compliments. But compared to this man, her fiancé paled incomparison.

Alas, there would always be someone more superior.

"And who might you be?" the assistant asked, puzzled.

Silas glanced at Jamie, who had just cursed Rose, with a cold stare.

Lydia trembled and instinctively pulled Jamie closer.

After a brief moment, Silas retracted his gaze and smiled at the assistant. I've come to collect twosuits Ms. Emerson has finished for me. She informed me they were ready, so I'm here to pick themup."

With that said, he turned and sauntered over to a nearby couch, crossing his legs as he settled in.His eyes lingered on Lydia and Jamie as though observing a captivating spectacle.

Silas added, "Please take care of your business first. Once you're finished, attend to my needs. I'm inno rush."