Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 345 Battle Of Wits

In response, Derrick shrugged before lifting his head to look at Oscar. There was a hint of sadness in his eyes as he continued, “You know, I love Tiff just as much as you love Amelia. I’ve been interested in her since the first day she became a writer for my company. Her work was soulful that it made me want to fall in love, and that’s why I wanted to get to know her more. Then I realized the more I knew her, the more I became interested in her. Unfortunately, she has disappeared with Amelia, and I still couldn’t find them.”

“Since Amelia really did stay at your villa, why didn’t you admit it before? What were you trying to hide?”

Instead of answering the question, Derrick smiled and quickly changed the subject. “We’re both on the same boat, you know? So if you hear anything about Amelia or Tiff, please let me know. It has been three years. I think it’s time to find out if Tiff’s feelings for me are mutual.”

All of a sudden, as if he had an epiphany, Oscar stretched out his hand, and Derrick instinctively high-fived it.

“I’ll inform you as soon as I locate them, but you have to promise me that you’ll never lie to me. Otherwise, I’m going to make sure that you and your family pay for your mistake.”

“It’s a deal.”

Even though the two seemed to have reached an agreement, neither of them knew what the other was actually planning in his head.

“Do you want to grab a drink?” invited Derrick.

“Sure.”

“What did Amelia ask you to get?” inquired Oscar after they left the apartment and entered the elevator.

“It’s not something you would expect. She just wanted me to get her a photo album; it’s the one with photos of you and her. She said it’d be nice to relive those memories. Unfortunately, she and Tiff both disappeared after I last saw them. It’s cruel, really, what they did. That’s why I said we’re both on the same boat,” answered Derrick with a wry smile.

Oscar was already distracted the moment Derry mentioned the photo album. Even after five years of marriage, Oscar and Amelia did not take many photos together. Those in the album only existed because Amelia wanted a couple photoshoot. Naturally, the man agreed because he loved Amelia. At first, he was a little stiff in front of the camera, so Amelia teased him and called him a statue. Oscar then retorted that if he were a statue, he was a handsome-looking one. In the end, the happy Amelia during the photoshoot convinced Oscar that it was all worth it.

Those photos were proof of the happy moments they had together.

“Is that really what she told you?” asked Oscar hesitantly.

Derrick remained silent for a while before responding, “What do you mean?”

“You said she wanted the photo album because she wanted to relive our memories. Is that true?”

Derrick nodded, suddenly feeling pity for the man. As the head of Clinton Corporations, Oscar could have had any woman he wanted, but for some reason, he only had eyes for Amelia. Even now, his heart longed to be with her. He had only met a handful of men with such fierce loyalty to a woman.

After seeing Derrick’s response, Oscar tightened his grip on the steering wheel as a content smile crept its way onto his face.

Derrick gave Oscar a curious look when the man stopped outside The Mirage. “A karaoke bar? I thought we were going to a regular bar.”

“They have private rooms, so it’s much quieter inside. I had a headache today, so I’d rather not deal with loud noises.”

bruises he left on the man. Derrick started to wonder if Oscar should go

rain check? You should rest at home if you’re not feeling well, not downing alcohol

If I wanted to get nagged at, I would’ve gone to my mother. Now stop your yapping and come

befriend Oscar. Gaining a powerful and influential friend like him will no doubt bring me more good than harm. “Hey, if you think you’re going to be okay, who am I to doubt you?

saw the two enter their workplace, for the establishment was rarely graced with the presence of

had any free time, they would sneak a peek at the two gentlemen. If allowed, almost everyone in the service crew would

you like some snacks, Mr. Clinton?” inquired Derrick after ordering the man and himself

response as he continued to ignore the

with the ordering, Derrick and Oscar took the elevator to their private room. Oscar slumped onto the couch as soon as they got

a karaoke bar, why don’t we sing a song or two? Here. Show me what you’ve got.” Derrick then handed

of his all-time favorites. Not only was it one of the most popular songs during his childhood, but it was also one that he had fond memories of. No matter how many times

Mr. Clinton? I’m sure you do, don’t you? Go ahead. Let me hear that angelic voice of yours,”

he started singing. A pleasant-sounding

so he decided to do his best to match

was. “My goodness, Mr. Clinton! I definitely did not expect you to be

an excellent song. You have

that moment, Derrick realized that maybe they had more

waitress brought in their order and

the staff member quickly made herself

a bottle

“Another song, Mr. Clinton?”

go ahead. I’ll

to show his flair for singing. Even though Derrick

finally done, Oscar had already finished his bottle of beer and

be savored, not wasted like that. You have to keep it in your mouth for a while before swallowing it. That way, you’ll learn to appreciate its flavor,” instructed

your wise alcohol consumption method. Bottoms up. And don’t worry; I’m not going to

Derrick clinked his

before Derrick regretted drinking with Oscar, who promised not to get drunk but ended up intoxicated, anyway. “More! I need more beer!” shouted Oscar

stand properly without help. This is unexpected. I honestly thought Oscar could hold his drink, but it turned out that

glad to see you again! I’ve been very good. Since you told me not to drink, I have not had a drop

himself away from Derrick and

Derrick was finally convinced that

the man from further humiliation. “Come on, Mr. Clinton. Let’s

would gaze at the man from time to time and slur, “It’s so good to have you back, Amelia. Words can’t even begin to describe

did I ever do to deserve this? I guess I should consider myself lucky that all he did was

Oscar into the back seat, Derrick got into the