Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 658 Someone Tries To Harm Tony

The next day, Carter headed straight to Amelia’s office building and waited patiently at the entrance. He called her at noon, asking her earnestly if she could spare time to have lunch with him.

It did not take Amelia long to accept his invitation. After tidying her desk, she asked Jolin to follow her downstairs.

Carter did not even arch his brows when he saw Jolin. He opened the door for them courteously and gestured for them to get into his car. After that, he hopped into his car and sped off toward the restaurant where he had made a reservation earlier.

Upon reaching their destination, Carter parked his car and stepped into the restaurant with the two ladies. At the same time, he asked Jolin warily, “Ms. Wright, I wish to have a chat with Mrs. Clinton. Would you mind sitting at the dining table on the other side? I can assure you that you’ll still be able to watch over her from there.”

Jolin threw a glance at Amelia instinctively, and the latter nodded at her.

Thus, she took a seat at the fourth table away from them obediently. It was an ideal spot as she could even observe Carter’s countenance and demeanor from there.

After Amelia took her seat, she made an apology to Carter. “I’m sorry about that, but I hope you understand that Jolin is only doing that because she’s mindful of my safety.”

Carter handed her the menu and stated placidly, “I understand that Oscar cares a lot about you, but don’t you feel frustrated when someone is following you closely all the time? Evidently, you’re now a stark contrast to your usual self. I thought you didn’t like the idea of having a bodyguard by your side.”

Amelia flipped open the menu and chuckled. “Like it or not, it’s Oscar’s way of caring about me. He neither questions me about my privacy nor interferes with my decisions by making use of the excuse that he loves me. Since he only assigns someone to be by my side for my safety, I don’t wish to stir up conflict by rejecting his good intention. To me, it’s part of the indescribable romance that only a couple deeply in love with each other understands.”

A hint of sorrow flickered in Carter’s eyes, but it was more of an inexplicit relief.

He had spent a long time looking for Amelia and loved her dearly for almost eight years. Nonetheless, he realized she was leading a blissful life at the moment, and Oscar was watching over her in his unique way. In other words, he was merely an outsider unable to penetrate the duo’s circle. Thus, he had no choice but to let go of Amelia and reserve a spot for her silently in the depths of his heart. Deep down, he felt it was best to continue loving her discreetly.

Carter smiled at her and switched the topic. “The duck casserole, one of this restaurant’s signature dishes, is not bad. If I’m not wrong, it’s one of your favorite dishes, right? You can order it to give it a try.”

Flashing him a faint smile, Amelia placed an order for the duck casserole.

After ordering their food, Amelia cut to the chase. “Carter, what do you intend to tell me? Just speak your mind.”

“Ah! I can’t seem to keep anything from you.” After a pause, he asked tactfully, “Have you watched Jennifer’s online video clip?”

Amelia hesitated for a second before her lips curved into a smile again.

“My colleagues have been talking about the video clip these few days, but I haven’t viewed it. Hence, I have no idea what it’s all about,” she replied candidly.

Carter scrutinized Amelia’s countenance for quite a while, doubtful about how truthful she was. Gazing at her convincing crystal-clear eyes, he eventually heaved a sigh of relief. Undoubtedly, he was worried stiff that Amelia was the one instigating Oscar to set Jennifer up. If that were the case, he would not be able to accept it.

“What’s wrong? Why’re you looking at me like this?” Amelia could not help feeling amused and chuckled.

Carter retracted his penetrative gaze and fell into a trance while waiting for their food to be served. He hesitated on whether he should request Amelia’s help right away. If he did not do so, he feared that the situation would escalate as time went by.

Not long after that, the server served them their food swiftly, breaking his reverie.

bowl of soup

and continue chatting

an unmissable sense of awkwardness in the atmosphere. After what seemed like an

the serviette and broke the

the corner of his mouth before opening it hesitantly. “Amelia, I’ve assigned someone to investigate Jennifer’s video clip and found out it was manipulated by a mastermind even more powerful than me. I can’t even delete the video clips and posts online by all means. From what I know, not many in Tayhaven are as influential as the Scotts. Unequivocally, the Clintons are

Clintons had set Jennifer up on that?” Amelia

only wondering if Oscar had misunderstood Jennifer and blew things out of proportion when her video clip was posted online. Not to mention, I found out it was taken in the club where a celebration party was held after Tiffany’s film adaptation turned out into a big hit. Both you and Oscar were there at that time too. It couldn’t be a mere coincidence. Thus, I’ll be the mediator on behalf of Jennifer today. Could you please help to talk Oscar into letting her off?” Carter smiled bitterly and added solemnly, “Amelia, I’ve never requested you to help me with anything before this. Could you try to help Jennifer for my sake? You don’t wish

and suddenly let

pupils constricted. Caught off guard for quite

awkwardly and smiled sheepishly. “Amelia, don’t pull my legs. To me, she’s just like my younger sister. If I had feelings toward her, I would have entered into a relationship

to forget me? Could it be that you’re preoccupied with your guilt toward me eight years ago and the obsession

instant, Carter

together

his head down to conceal the bitterness in

mention it. We’re friends. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you need a hand. I’ll surely leave no

without uttering

this while. I can assure you it’s not due to guilt or my so-called obsession, but I promise I won’t intervene in your marriage as long

Amelia’s body froze instantaneously.

and raised his hand to pat her head before uttering lovingly, “Go back to your office now. I’m not

stand in his way and snapped coldly, “Mr. Scott,

who was

“Hey! He’s far away. Stop looking in his direction

walked back to the office building with her

that day, Oscar fetched Amelia

seated in his car and fastening the safety belt, she looked into

face and kiss her passionately. Moments later, he loosened his grip and

in a tight spot and take her

her with his obsidian

looked for me today, pleading with me to talk you into letting Jennifer off. Anyway, I don’t think she deserves such severe punishment since she has not made any grievous mistake. Now that her video

during the celebration party that day? If not because I had sensed something awry at that time, you might have been the one appearing in the video clip instead. They only have themselves to blame for intending to set you up. That’s why I retaliated relentlessly by posting the video online

tactfully, “I’m convinced that with

asked resignedly, “So are

Amelia nodded right away.

Surprisingly, Oscar replied, “Okay!”

am I putting you on the spot?”

heading home now,” Oscar snapped at her jokingly

Amelia nodded again.