Love Knows No Bounds

John had been used to getting stared at by people, so he didn't think much about it when Amelia did so as well.

Even after he had walked past her, Amelia couldn't help but turn to look at his receding back for a while before finally heading into the building.

The receptionists greeted her politely, "Good afternoon, Ms. Taylor."

"Good afternoon." She smiled in return. "I'm here to see Kendall."

"Ms. Parker just went upstairs. Do you want me to inform her?"

"Nah, it's alright. I want to give her a surprise," Amelia replied.

The receptionists smiled and let Amelia go upstairs on her own.

Kendall had just gone back to the office she shared with Jessie. She was about to get herself a glass of water when her friend showed up. Delighted, she said, "Amy! What brings you here? You should've called."

Amelia said hi to Jessie before replying to Kendall with a smile, "So, are you happy to see me? Hope you like the surprise."

"I do." Oh, we should move somewhere else. Don't want to get in the way of Jessie's work, after all. Kendall took her friend into the VIP room. "What would you like to drink?"

"Anything you make."

Kendall chuckled and made some tea for her. "So, to what do I owe this pleasure?" After serving the tea, Kendall went to take some snacks as well.

Instead of answering her friend's question directly, Amelia said, "I got a job."

"What kind of job? What company? Taylor Group, perhaps?"

Sheepishly, Amelia responded, "No… I'm not working in a company. It's Frank. He threatened and bribed me into working as a cook at his household with high pay. Though, all I have to do is make soup for him. I don't have to do anything else. Well, not like I can, either. My cooking sucks."

I can't believe him! I thought he would confess to her and set off on the road of courtship. Man, I would've loved to see him fail, get jealous, get angry, and then basically beg Amy to take him. He deserved it for all the stunts he had pulled on my friend, Kendall thought to herself.

That was a thought similar to Dylan's. They both wished Frank a very rocky path of courtship.

"We got into a little tussle this morning. He got really upset and left without eating breakfast. He even skipped lunch after that. Mr. Desmond was worried Frank might get sick from starving himself, so he asked me to send some food over. So, I did. Then, I came here for a visit. I hope I'm not intruding."

Ah, so that's how it is. Kendall smirked at her friend, teasing, "Are you sure it was Mr. Desmond being worried? Somehow, I think it was you."

A hue of red painted across Amelia's cheeks. "Stop making fun of me, Kendall. It's not like we're dating. He still can't let you go. And if I don't do what he says, he will always use your happiness as leverage to make me comply."

Kendall was speechless upon hearing that. Is he stupid? I can't believe he's using me as a threat. That's going to make things harder for him.

However, she wouldn't help him out. "I can see that you're treating Frank differently than you did to Ronnie. What you had for Ronnie was only admiration. There was no romance in it. However, I can see that you actually have feelings for Frank. Be careful, though. He's an obsessive person. To the point of insanity. If you want to be with him, you'll have to go through hell. I wish you nothing but happiness, and you know that. To be frank, I don't really approve of you dating him, but that's your choice. Either way, I'll respect your decision and give you my whole support."

Amelia smiled. "I'm twenty-six, Kendall. Not a kid anymore. I know what I'm doing. I won't regret this. No matter how hard it's going to be, I'm walking this path."

"Good luck."

"Oh, pardon me for asking this, but who was that hot guy who gave you a ride just now? I had seen you with a guy at the entrance the moment I arrived here."

If anyone else were to ask this question, Kendall would feel upset, even though she wouldn't show it. She would take it as a probe into her personal life, but this was her friend. So, Kendall thought nothing of it. "He's a client of mine. Kelly gave him to me," she emphasized.

A frown formed on Amelia's face. "Kelly? Kendall, you should be careful. I don't think she did it out of the kindness of her heart. You just started working here. Don't fall for her wicked scheme."

"You have got to trip and fall a few times on the path of life," said Kendall. "I'll be careful, so don't worry. Besides, I have Dylan."

Oh, yeah. She does. Good. I don't have to worry about her. Amelie felt relieved at the thought of having Dylan watching over her friend.

I knew it. She wouldn't be worried as much once I brought up Dylan. "She's going for a honeytrap," Kendall muttered.

Oh, I see. Hah! Like Kendall's going to fall for that. Who would cheat on a perfect guy like Dylan? Unless they're blind, of course. Besides, they love each other. Kendall won't fall for that.

However, Kendall didn't tell her friend that in her past life, she had refused Dylan and chose to marry Jackson instead, despite her parents' warning. And that cost her her family and their inheritance. Thanks to a higher power, she was reborn and given a chance to rewrite her life. In this life, she would only date Dylan. Even if there were someone perfect out there, she wouldn't fall for him.

"So, what are you going to do with her?"

"I will end her life," hissed Kendall.