Too Much To Bear My Love

Chapter 696 A Sense Of Danger

“Oscar, your meeting is finally over,” Amelia commented with a warm smile as she shifted her attention toward Oscar from the secretary she was talking to a moment ago.

At the sight of Amelia, Oscar’s stony expression immediately gave way to a huge grin as he picked up his pace and made his way to her.

“What time did you arrive? It’s not six o’clock yet,” Oscar asked.

“Shane and I met up with an important client to discuss some details of the contract. After the meeting ended, he let me have the day off. I have nothing else to do, so I decided to come here and see you. This way, we can go home together once you get off work.” Amelia adjusted Oscar’s tie and brushed his suit with a smile. “You look incredibly handsome today. If you take any more of my breath away, I might faint on the spot. My hubby is so exceptional. I’m so proud of you.”

Amelia’s compliments made Oscar’s heart flutter. Beaming, he kept his eyes on Amelia, ignoring any other women around him. Naturally, he missed the resentment that filled Isabella’s gaze as the latter stared at them.

Caressing Amelia’s cheek adoringly, Oscar replied, “There are still some documents that I have to go through. You can go hang out and play some video games in my office first. We’ll go home together once I’m done.”

Amelia nodded.

“Hi, Amelia,” greeted Isabella as she stepped forward.

Turning her head toward the voice, Amelia noticed Isabella, causing her smile to falter slightly. “Oh, Ms. Walker. Nice to meet you,” Amelia responded politely.

“Please, call me Isabella. Since Aunt Olivia has taken me as a goddaughter, Oscar and I are practically siblings. That makes you my sister-in-law, so there is no need for such formalities.” Isabella flashed Amelia a huge grin, so natural that it almost seemed genuine.

Amelia merely smiled subtly in response without saying a word.

Isabella hugged her files closer to her chest. Her knuckles paled slightly at the force she was gripping her files with. “I’ll head downstairs first and stop bothering you two being all lovey-dovey. Don’t wanna be the third wheel.”

Amelia shot a discreet glance at Isabella. “You’re too kind, Ms. Walker,” she said in a polite tone.

Tossing a final glance at Amelia, Isabella left to wait for the elevator.

“Let’s go into my office,” suggested Oscar as he wrapped his arms around Amelia’s waist.

“You go ahead. I wanna walk around the building.” Completely disregarding the people around them, Amelia raised her heels and bit Oscar’s chin lightly with a smile.

“In that case, be careful. I’ll let you know once I’m done so we can leave together. I’ve asked Molly to prepare your favorite roast duck. She’s been preparing the dish for you since hours ago. Can’t wait to taste it together with you once we return.”

Amelia swallowed mischievously and teased, “Look at what you’ve done, Oscar. Now I’m hungry.”

Oscar patted her head dotingly in response.

“Hurry up and finish up your work!” urged Amelia. “I can’t wait to go back and eat the roast duck!”

Oscar retreated to

you. I’ve never seen Mr. Clinton treat another woman so

a warm smile in response. “The belles in this company are as many as the stars above. It’s only natural for men to have a change of heart. Even though Mr. Clinton looks strict and unapproachable, I think I’m right to assume that many

return, everyone thought that she would be his wife someday, but that speculation vanished the moment you came back. Ever since you came back, everyone realized that it has always been unrequited love. Because of that, Ms. Walker was humiliated. If

for the warning.” Amelia nodded before craning her neck to look around. When she could not find Linda, she frowned. “Isn’t

Clinton fired her after his warnings were ignored. Now, everyone in the

nodded before smiling at the secretary again. “Alright, I won’t keep you from doing your job any longer. Don’t want Mr. Clinton to accuse

“Sure, Mrs. Clinton.”

headed for the elevator and pressed the “down” button. When the elevator arrived, she pressed the floor number Isabella’s office was located. As she stepped out of the elevator, the employees

“Good afternoon, Mrs. Clinton.”

with your work, everyone! Don’t mind me! I’m just walking around out of boredom. I hope I’m

course not, Mrs.

As she was walking, she bumped into Isabella hurling the folder in her hand at a young woman. From the looks of it, the young woman was a new intern

could step closer, Isabella’s harsh tone could be heard from miles away. “Are you an idiot? Printing is such an easy task, yet you somehow manage to mess it up. You said you were from a top university? Even vendors from the market have

The girl bowed apologetically as tears threatened to

what are you still standing around for? Is crying all

were strewn all over the floor. Amelia strode forward and lent her a helping hand. After all the papers had been picked up, Amelia handed the young woman a piece of tissue with a comforting smile.

tissue. Slightly taken aback by Amelia’s kind gesture,

now. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to finish

young woman hurried away with a bulky folder in her

the fury written on Isabella’s face, Amelia gave her a smile in return. “Such a coincidence, Ms.

Lowering her voice to a whisper, she asked, “Amelia, what are you

decided to walk around. Why? Am

Isabella was suddenly very aware of the curious and intrigued gazes of the surrounding employees. They seemed to be anticipating the drama to

fully aware of the fact that she had become the joke of the company due to her pursuit of Oscar. Even though Olivia had stood up for her and publicly accepted her as a granddaughter, Isabella still felt that she had somehow become inferior to everyone else. Sometimes, she even wondered if everyone

and everything else that goes along with it!” Isabella whispered between

to raise an eyebrow in amusement. “Are you not pretending anymore? You sure put on a solid act in front of Oscar just

hand, Isabella turned to enter her

on Oscar. During the two years that you weren’t around, it was me who walked through that difficult time with him. When he was so focused on work that he almost developed gastric, it was me who cooked him porridge and asked his secretary to pass it to him. I even took care of him in all the

her eyes, Amelia taunted. “So what? Even if that happened, isn’t that something between me and Oscar? What has it got anything to do with you? You’ve been by Oscar’s side for two years; yet, you couldn’t win him over. This proves that I have a place in his heart. Now that I’m back, you’re in

was

shameless can you be,

loving Oscar doesn’t make any difference, and it definitely doesn’t give you the green light to do whatever you want.” Amelia crossed her arms in front of her chest.

a sneer on

I thought how high and mighty you are, Amelia. Looks like you’re just like most women. From the looks of it, I say you’re here to wage war and

“I don’t have to wage war with you. Either way, you’ve already lost and nothing can change that. I’m just here to ask you to keep your distance from Oscar, so