Carter’s face darkened at what he had just heard. “Listen, Jennifer. Firstly, what we have is nothing more than an employer-employee relationship. Secondly, there’s nothing romantic between us. Please don’t say things that might let others have the wrong idea.”
As he said that, Carter stole a glance at Amelia, worried that she might have misunderstood the situation.
“You’re distancing yourself from me for a woman like her?” Jennifer spat as she shot Amelia a dirty look.
Amelia continued to look straight ahead, not wanting to respond. Even when I’m silent, I still manage to stir up drama. So much for saying silence is golden.
“If you’re going to be like this for the rest of the ride, then please get out of my car right now,” Carter replied coldly.
Jennifer said nothing more, but the fury in her eyes was evident.
Amelia cleared her throat in a bid to defuse the tension. “I think it’d be better if I sat this one out, Mr. Scott. Why don’t you attend the lunch appointment with Ms. Larson? I can just go somewhere else for lunch.”
“No, we’re almost there. And besides, I’ve already gotten the hotel staff to prepare a nutritious pregnancy meal for you. It’d be good for the baby,” Carter replied, his voice tender.
“You didn’t have to go to so much trouble, Mr. Scott. I’m not suffering much from morning sickness, and I’m not picky with food. I’m fine with eating anything.”
Jennifer interjected, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “Hey Carter, looks like someone doesn’t appreciate your kindness. Why do you keep throwing yourself at a married woman anyway? Do you really want to be seen as a homewrecker and tear up the happy couple?”
Carter tightened his grip on the steering wheel. He was furious, but he decided against arguing back since they were almost at their destination.
The private dining room that had been reserved was already occupied by five other people by the time they arrived. The two women were both about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Judging by their good looks and acute fashion sense, it was very likely that they were in charge of their company’s public relations. As for the three men, one of them looked to be in his thirties, while the other two were in their forties.
As the trio walked in, the five of them immediately stood up to greet them. The older-looking middle-aged man spoke up, “Finally, Mr. Scott! It’s good to see you.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting. We were stuck in traffic.”
“Don’t worry about it, we only just got here too.”
After exchanging pleasantries, Carter, Amelia, and Jennifer took their seats.
The man who had just greeted them briefly introduced his team before focusing his attention on Jennifer and Amelia. He was taken aback by their sheer beauty.
best-looking ones in his company. And yet, they paled in comparison in the presence
viewed on their own, everyone would be enamored by them. But if you placed them side by side, the
you going to introduce the two lovely ladies,
Director of design. And Amelia Winters is one
thinking about how pretty our
and Ms. Lane are both incredibly beautiful. There’s no
are
flatter me, Mr.
Ms. Taylor interrupted. “Our guests must be hungry.
the waiter and ordered his share of food. Carter ordered three other dishes before asking the waiter,
Mr. Scott. Should I serve it
was not a decision for him to make, so
serve it together with the other food. Eating
“Later it is then.”
the waiter nodded and
his surprise.
five months along
your
glad to call Amelia my
my sincerest apologies. I do say the darndest things at times. It’s truly
We will most definitely invite you to our wedding. When we do,
hold you to your word, Ms. Larson,” Mr. Reed beamed. “I’ll be looking forward to that wedding invite. And
her glass
but did not raise any objections to his relationship with her. After all, he had both
hotel’s most delectable dishes, everything from the quality of the ingredients to the plating was exquisite.
the meal I got the hotel to specially prepare for you, Amelia. Let me know if it’s to your liking,” Carter
took the trouble of getting you this meal.
whisper. “If you do, don’t blame
feel bad for her?” Jennifer whispered
rage as he retorted, “Don’t you dare test my patience, Jennifer. You will not like
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