Too Much To Bear My Love

“Ms. Larson, I hope you don’t misunderstand. I’m merely looking at the facts objectively. If my tone came across as harsh, then I’d like to apologize for that. If there are no other matters, please get back to work. I need to talk to Amelia about some other issues.”

Carter invited Jennifer out of his office.

Jennifer stood up. Shooting a frosty glance at Amelia, she walked towards the door.

She paused at the door and turned around. “Mr. Scott, I have a lunch appointment this afternoon. Since Amelia is a company employee, I’d like to bring her along. Surely you can’t disagree with me on this.”

Before Carter could reply, Amelia agreed. “Ms. Larson, I’ll join you on your lunch appointment.”

“Good, just don’t pull any tricks up your sleeve. We need to make profits, not pay for incompetent slackers.” She opened the door and left.

Carter scrunched his brows and said apologetically, “Amelia, don’t listen to her.”

Amelia shook her head. “Mr. Scott, I won’t think too much about it. She does have a point, though. The company shouldn’t be paying for slackers, and I did take a pretty long leave after only working for a few days. It’s natural for others to feel uncomfortable about it. But don’t you worry Mr. Scott, I will pour in a hundred percent of my effort to prepare a satisfactory questionnaire for you. I’ll prove to everyone that you didn’t hire me for my looks but my abilities.”

Carter smiled gently.

He gestured for Amelia to sit down. “Amelia, don’t be so nervous. The company is progressing well, and everyone has their own assigned work. While you were absent, your department colleagues very enthusiastically covered your workload. They didn’t want you to tire yourself out on account of your pregnancy. You just need to thank them properly later.”

“No wonder my desk has been so clean! So they helped me to complete all my work! It looks like you have an eye for hiring people who are both capable and kind. Don’t worry! I will work even harder for colleagues like them.”

Carter’s gentle smile was comforting and soothing.

Amelia was caught up in his gaze for a moment before she realized what she was doing. Calming herself down, she replied, “Mr. Scott, if there’s nothing more, I’ll get back to work. After all, I still have a lunch appointment with Ms. Larson later.”

Carter nodded.

When Amelia reached the door, Carter’s voice rang out behind her. “Amelia, I’ll follow you to the lunch appointment. They’d meant to invite me anyway.”

Amelia replied, “Mr. Scott, you’re the head of this company. Of course, you can attend if you please. You needn’t inform me especially.”

When she got back to the design department, her colleagues were clamoring for gossip on her fate in the company. Suddenly there was a loud noise, and everyone shot back to their seats.

Jennifer had entered and was the culprit behind the loud noise.

“Everyone, this is working hours. I hope you’re actually working during the mandated hours. A company will soon become a mess if rules are ignored,” Jennifer said with a strict tone.

Jennifer’s curves were accentuated in her power suit. Coupled with her tactfully applied makeup, she was extremely gorgeous. She looks indisputably innocent and sexy at the same time. Even when she’s stern, it’s hard for people to hate her.

She’s simply too beautiful. This is an age where looks are prized above others. Even if she scolds others fiercely, no one can really bring themselves to hate her.

not only beautiful but also

busying themselves with work, Jennifer appeared pleased and looked at Amelia. “Amelia, are you

left after her

as Jessica sent her an encouraging gesture. Amelia said wryly, “I’m just going there to discuss some matters, must you

laughter from

design department and entered

looking for me?” asked

pointed at the chair in front

calmly, “Ms. Larson, please tell me whatever it is you have on your mind. I have to get

her hand and contemplated the woman sitting in front of

compliment and answered politely, “Thank you for your compliment, Ms. Larson. But you are

spoke in a haughty tone. “Amelia, you’re the wife

face, though her

“You investigated me?”

about the woman who had Carter wrapped around her little finger. Well, I supposed I’m not surprised. After all, you look just like a temptress. You know, the kind of woman who enjoys leading men on. And

more civil. While you are humiliating me, you’re actually dragging yourself through the mud. You’re a rich heiress with a good

appreciate. I know that Carter has feelings for you, but you’re here to work and not to seduce him. Please refrain from flirting with your boss during working

was boiling

like this! She must

repeat myself. Nothing is going on between Mr. Scott and me. You come from an elite background, so I hope you can have a better moral fiber.” Amelia

halted her angrily.

“Yes?”

of attitude you use when you’re talking to your

hope

want me to be objective?” asked Jennifer. “Alright, get me all the blueprints from

at her, before nodding and leaving the

than herself. Her colleagues in the design department couldn’t help asking, “Amelia, what

to use them, so she asked

blueprints to other companies, and they’ve all been reviewed. What

also angry. “Amelia, we’ll help you carry them to

have all of you helping me? I’m not exhausted; don’t be so angry on my behalf, or you might get wrinkles

help but laugh

in her office, Jennifer asked Amelia, “What is

replied, “Ms. Larson, these are all the blueprints you requested. There are more outside; if you would like to see them all, my

but you seem to have your colleagues at your beck-and-call. I wonder

to sincerity. If you’re calling me a temptress, I think the term suits you more as you are much more beautiful than me. You

“You