Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue
Chapter 1702

Silas tightened his arms around her as he spoke as if fearing she might escape him.

A warm blush crept up Rose's chest, a pleasant tingle settling in her heart. Her voice dipped to aplayful whisper, more of a tease than a scold. "Well, at least you know you're being sneaky."

"Rosie." Silas couldn't tear his gaze away. A captivating blush painted Rose's pale face as hemurmured, "Well, you're just as cunning. You're the sneak who's stolen my heart.”

Rose found herself at a loss for words.

She remembered listening to Alyssa chatter about her family and Silas. He had such a handsomeface. Yet, he was so dense and cheesy that it raised concerns for him.

It seemed Alyssa was right.

Silas noticed her sudden silence and fell into a surge of panic. He turned her to face him. "Are youstill upset with me?”

Her avoidance stung, but he pressed on, "So what, Rose? It doesn't change a thing. I see you, all ofyou. And I still want you in my life."

A tremor ran through Rose, shattering her composure. "Silas, is this some kind of prosecutorialharassment? You've investigated me?"

"I just wanted to know the real you!" Silas panicked and held her shoulders forcefully.

"Rose, do you honestly think I have nothing better to do than pry into your life? It was about gettingcloser to you, truly. All of this with the hope of winning your heart and earning a place by your side!"I understand your concerns, but they're unfounded. You're Lyse's best friend. She's incessantlybadgered me about making you her sister-in-law.

"And as for my family and father, you have nothing to fear. Their acceptance knows no bounds. Myfather even embraced my brother's sexuality wholeheartedly. He even welcomed Jasper despite hispast transgressions with Lyse. So why wouldn't he extend the same warmth to you? Why couldn'the?"

A fresh wave of ache washed over Rose, constricting her heart. Squeezing her eyes shut, she shookher head. Her hands pressed against his chest, forcefully pushing him away.

"Dr. Lovelace is the second in line to helm the Lovelace Group, and Jasper is the president of theBeckett Group. They're royalty compared to me. There's a world of difference. Don't waste your timeon me anymore.”

Rose was truly obstinate, and she was getting on Silas’ nerves.

Frustration flickered across Silas face, reddening his face. He took a deep breath, trying to regainhis composure.

Rose averted her gaze and turned to leave as she said, "My assistant mentioned you were here tocollect Dr. Lovelace's suit. You're here on Lyse's order because she is occupied, right? My assistant ispacking it now. You can head home after that. I'm exhausted and in need of some rest.”

"That's not all. There's one more thing." Silas’ voice, now icy, came from behind her. "You still havemy badge, don't you? I have an important meeting to attend, and everyone is required to wear theirbadges. Please return it to me."