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

like diamonds and rubies, respectively. When viewed on their own, everyone would be enamored by them. But if you placed them side by side, the diamond’s

going to introduce the two lovely ladies,

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

Here I was, thinking about how pretty our Ms. Taylor and Ms. Lane are. Then along came Ms. Larson

There’s no need for such comparison when

well-mannered businessman. They tell me you are a man of reason and that you always keep your word. Now, I see

flatter me, Mr.

must be hungry. Shall

forgotten about it.” Mr. Reed beckoned for the waiter and ordered his share of food. Carter ordered three other dishes before asking the waiter, “Is the pregnancy meal that I requested

Should I serve it

was not a decision for him to make,

it together with the other food. Eating with everyone makes it

“Later it is then.”

the waiter nodded

couldn’t hold back his surprise. “Ms.

I’m five months along

you,” Mr. Reed exclaimed. “Hold on, is Mr. Scott your husband? Is that why he’s so attentive towards you? If that’s the case, then I must really congratulate the two of you. You make such a handsome

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,

sincerest apologies. I do say the darndest things at times. It’s truly Mr. Scott’s

for your compliment, Mr. Reed. We will most definitely invite you to

Larson,” Mr. Reed beamed. “I’ll be looking forward to that wedding invite.

her glass in

but did not raise any objections to his relationship with her. After all, he had both their families to think of, and it wouldn’t

food was served just as they got the conversation going. It was a table full of the hotel’s most delectable dishes, everything from the quality of the ingredients to the plating was exquisite. Amelia’s pregnancy meal was also brought to her, and it looked equally scrumptious

got the hotel to specially prepare for you, Amelia. Let me know if

has repeatedly reminded us to take good 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 what Mr. Clinton might do to

you do, don’t blame

Do you feel bad for

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

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