Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 860 A Mutually Beneficial Relationship

The Walkers were a tad unhappy with Isabella as they could not locate her whereabouts. That was why they were willing to leave their eldest daughter in the lurch so that they could be on good terms with Owen and Olivia.

Later in the evening, Matthew and Carol discussed the matter with Noah. Noah advised them not to act in haste, as Oscar was now managing Clinton Corporations and had mistaken Isabella for someone else. “Perhaps Isabella can put in a good word for us with Oscar. He might be able to help us grow our family business too.”

Carol knitted her brows and replied, “Now that Isabella has Oscar on her side, everything I said has fallen on deaf ears. She has been giving me an attitude as if she had forgotten who raised her. Do you think she'll help the Walkers had she married into the Clinton family? She'll probably just rub salt in our wound!”

Noah lowered his eyes and went deep in thought before responding to her remark, “Mom, Isabella is no longer the girl she used to be as she has won Oscar's heart, so you better treat her with respect. Since we're a family, I don't think she would turn a blind eye to the problems you and Dad are going through. Moreover, she'll still need our support if she wishes to marry into the Clinton family. Don't you think?”

Carol kept mum. It was a silent agreement to Noah's words.

Meanwhile, when Isabella returned late at night, she was taken aback by Noah as he was sitting alone in the dark living room. She asked, “Noah, you scare the hell out of me. What are you doing here? Why didn't you turn on the lights?”

Noah stood up, walked toward her, and asked, “Did you have a blast? Are you not tired?”

A corner of Isabella's lips quirked up as if she was giving him a sarcastic smirk. “Do you care? You wouldn't have waited for me for no reason. Is there anything you want to talk to me about?” she asked while shrugging her shoulders.

“Let's go to the top floor. You and I haven't had a chat for a long time,” Noah suggested sincerely while looking into her eyes.

Isabella did not turn him down. She went up with him.

“What do you want to talk to me about?” Isabella sat on the chair, crossed her legs, and asked nonchalantly.

Noah gulped before asking in disbelief, “Are you really... together with Oscar?”

Everyone knew Oscar was deeply in love with Amelia, and he would never allow her to feel aggrieved. Yet now, the tables had turned so quickly. Noah could no longer underestimate his sister.

“Yes, we are. But I still remember how you made fun of me and called me a daydreamer.” Isabella studied Noah from the corners of her eyes. “Noah, you've always thought of me as a good-for-nothing who only knows how to splurge. You know what? Oscar will listen to everything I say, so I should get him to withdraw his investment from Walker Group. You guys have always thought of me as an ingrate anyway, so there's no point for me to help this family.”

A hard glint flashed across Noah's eyes, and the wine glass in his hand started trembling.

swirling the wine and grinned. “You won't do this to us, Isabella. You're one of the Walkers, and this is where you belong. Without us, you'll have no one

cold snort as if

Stop doubting me. If I can get him to fall in love with me, I can get him to transfer all his family assets to me too. Yes, I admit to using dirty tricks to get what I want, but they're effective, aren't they?” Isabella said while glaring at the red wine

Noah's eyes changed. He

“Noah, do you still think I'm

not. I always knew you were a capable person. That's why I came to you for help. Can you please say nice

glanced at Noah. You

response and

always been rude to me. Shouldn't you apologize to me first before asking me for

moment. She's getting overboard, but what else can I do? The Walkers still need to rely on Oscar. Though the Walker family could benefit from Noah's relationship with Stephanie, they still hoped to milk the

I'm going to go to bed now. That day, Oscar asked me if my family treated me well. I'll have to think it through before giving him an answer. After

and said, “Isabella, we're siblings, so it's

walked out in

Stephanie's hand. “Stephanie, when did you come back from the Clinton residence? You shouldn't expose yourself to the night breeze since you'd just given birth. We should avoid any untoward repercussions. Come,

did not

but told my mom I was the mastermind. What were you thinking? Do you think my

words. She asked, “Stephanie, what are

it were not for you, my mom wouldn't have known I was a part of it. You're not

but she soon regained her composure. “Stephanie, it's all a misunderstanding. I've been telling Oscar good things about you during dinner and even suggested having dinner with you once you recover so that you two could reconcile. If you don't believe what I said, feel free to ask

over it and felt her words made sense. “Did you

It has nothing to do with me. I wouldn't have

you're saying

much as before. Now that I'd also painted you in a good light, Oscar is more than willing to mend his relationship with you.” Isabella smiled, but deep in her heart, she despised Stephanie. I wouldn't have bothered to associate myself

you of something you didn't do. I'm sorry, Isabella. Please forgive me. A woman during confinement can be a little hysterical.” Stephanie immediately responded with a wry smile and

be mad at you, Stephanie. I told you we're a family. But I'm afraid Aunt Olivia has misunderstood me. It was my fault, to begin with.