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.

were already two of the best-looking ones in his company. And

their own, everyone would be enamored by them. But if you placed them side by

you going to introduce the two lovely ladies, Mr.

And Amelia Winters is one of

like Mr. Scott would also have a bevy of beauties working for him. Here I was, thinking about how pretty our Ms.

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

always heard that Mr. Scott is a brilliant and well-mannered businessman. They tell me you are a man of reason and that you always keep your word. Now, I

me,

guests must

I had forgotten about it.” Mr. Reed beckoned for the waiter and ordered his share of food. Carter ordered three other dishes before

Mr. Scott. Should I serve it now,

decision for him to make,

her head. “You can serve it together with the

“Later it is then.”

that, the waiter nodded and left

Reed couldn’t hold back his surprise. “Ms. Winters,

five

karma to be blessed with someone as beautiful as you,” Mr. Reed exclaimed. “Hold on, is Mr. Scott your husband? Is that why he’s so attentive towards

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

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

for your compliment, Mr. Reed. We will most definitely

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

her glass

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

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 next to the other

for you, Amelia. Let me know

the trouble of getting you this meal. His company is no Clinton Corporations, after all.

low whisper. “If you do, don’t blame me for getting upset with

feel bad for

filled with unbridled rage as he retorted, “Don’t you dare test my patience, Jennifer. You will not like it if

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