Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 71

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.

he brought along were already two of the best-looking ones in his company. And yet, they paled in comparison in the

be enamored by them. But if you placed them side by side, the diamond’s glitter would

to introduce the two lovely ladies,

Jennifer Larson, our company’s Director of design. And Amelia

that a handsome man like Mr. Scott would also have a bevy of beauties working for him. Here I was, thinking about how pretty our Ms. Taylor and Ms. Lane are. Then along came Ms. Larson and Ms.

incredibly beautiful. There’s no need for such comparison when they’re all gorgeous in their own

you are a man of reason and that you always keep your word. Now, I

flatter me, Mr.

Taylor interrupted. “Our guests must be

ordered his share of food. Carter ordered three other dishes before asking the waiter, “Is the pregnancy meal that I

Should I serve it now, or

him to make, so

can serve it together with the other food. Eating with everyone

“Later it is then.”

the waiter nodded and left the

couldn’t hold back his

I’m five months

is Mr. Scott your

Mr. Reed. Carter is my fiancé, both our families have already met. Scott and Amelia are close because they’ve been good friends since college. And now I’m glad to call Amelia my friend too.” After a slight pause, she quipped, “Word of advice, Mr. Reed? Her husband has a bit of a jealousy streak, so you better watch what you say if you don’t

a brief moment of surprise, Mr. Reed laughed it off. “Please accept my sincerest apologies. I do say the darndest things at times. It’s truly Mr. Scott’s fortune to have such a gorgeous fiancée like

“Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Reed. We will most definitely invite you to our wedding. When

Reed beamed. “I’ll be looking forward to that wedding invite. And you can count on me to

raised her glass in agreement.

he had both their families to think of, and it wouldn’t be right to humiliate

of the hotel’s most delectable dishes, everything from the quality of the ingredients to the plating was exquisite.

specially prepare for you, Amelia. Let me know if it’s to your liking,” Carter said, his

care of you, Amelia, especially now that you’re pregnant. That’s why Carter took the trouble of getting you this meal. His company is no Clinton Corporations, after all. if anything should happen to you under our care, who knows

you do, don’t

you feel bad for her?” Jennifer whispered

with unbridled rage as he retorted, “Don’t you dare test my

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