Too Much to Bear My Love

Chapter 138 A Solemn Promise

“Tiff is just a simple girl next door. Although she’s now one of the best-selling authors, she’s very ordinary. She dislikes fine dining and isn’t fond of learning proper etiquette. She’s super messy and sloppy at home, to the extent of not showering when she’s suffering from a mental block in writing. She doesn’t look good most of the time. In fact, she’s messy, disheveled, and unkempt. Can you stand a girl like her?”

Amelia described Tiffany like the back of her hand.

A sweet smile appeared on Derrick’s face and gradually transitioned into a wide grin. He looked as if he could visualize Tiffany’s casual looks at home.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing her true colors in daily life because it will mean that I’m already her man when that day comes,” he hinted.

Amelia chuckled. “I’m not trying to discourage you. However, will a talent like you who is most likely to pursue exquisite things and a quality life tolerate a scuzzy person like Tiff?”

Derrick answered with a question, “How would I know if I don’t give it a try?”

Amelia simply smiled.

Sipping her tea, she said, “Tiff has talked about you before but in a bad way. She described you as a pervert boss who’s as fat as a pig. I didn’t expect you to be so handsome. Honestly, you turned out to be better looking than any other man I’ve seen. I used to think that my husband’s the most good-looking man on earth until I met you. Now, I finally knew how does a prince charming looks like. You’ve fulfilled all the criteria in the fantasies of all women. But somehow, I don’t think you and Tiff are compatible.”

Derrick looked at her intensely. “You don’t agree?”

She let out a faint smile. “It’s not about whether I agree to this. It’s up to Tiff. If she likes you, I hope that you two can have the happily-ever-after life that you deserve. On the contrary, if she doesn’t have any feelings for you, I hope that you’d let her go. After all, your backgrounds are completely different. There’s no point in staying together when you can’t guarantee her a future.”

He fidgeted the cup in his hand. “Frankly, I’ve investigated everyone around Tiff thoroughly since the first day I fell for her. I’m aware and very certain that you’re an intelligent woman. Your friendship with Tiff is way solid than I’ve expected. My purpose of meeting you today is to reach an agreement with you.”

“Go ahead.”

“Please don’t be the stumbling block between Tiff and I.”

Amelia laughed.

“Rest assured that I’ll never meddle in Tiff’s private affairs. I’ll only help her analyze the options available but I won’t decide for her based on my standards just because I care. Her marriage is her decision to make.”

Derrick was full of praise for Amelia’s wisdom.

A smart man would always enjoy negotiating with a smart woman as it is easier and more effective.

Derrick raised his cup of tea. “Allow me to toast with tea instead of wine. Thank you!”

After clinking glasses and taking a sip, Amelia said to him, “You’re better than I thought, Derrick. A steady man. I’m afraid Tiff can’t handle you.”

knock at the door. Subsequently, it was pushed open and a few nicely dressed

“Bon appetite, Mrs. Clinton. If you like the food, our manager has humbly asked that you put

her

from the bathroom. “Why is Tiff taking so long? Let me go and check in

up, Derrick stopped

Amelia agreed. “Sure.”

chair, she called out to him again, “Derrick, I can tell that you really like Tiff. However, I have my qualms if this relationship alone can suffice you in sustaining your fight against your family. If you don’t have the confidence in winning the battle, please stay away from Tiff. She may look very carefree,

my first move. With my looks and family background, I can easily get a dozen

what you said today. Otherwise,

He nodded.

left the room, Amelia muttered, “Tiff, I

no idea what the two had

and instantly got hold of a woman who was at the exit. The woman was

and saw them seemingly having some physical contact. She rolled her eyes at him. “Mr. Hisson, why are you here? It’s

on the woman and said charmingly, “You

hand. “You’re a celebrity, aren’t you? What movie have you acted in? Or are you a model? You look so cool. I’ll

cleanliness, be it psychologically or physiologically. Derrick was a clean freak who did not like being touched by others. He could not bear messiness nor anything presumed as filthy

now was

blow a fuse, so she quickly diffused the

woman regained her senses and loosened her hand, knowing that she had lost her self-control. Her face turned

who avoided having eye contact

why

was worried about a cheeky girl who spent more than ten minutes

tried to maintain her composure. “My stomach doesn’t feel too good.

so anxious that she kept scanning left and right in case someone was

He leaned over to her face, so close that she

further by placing both hands on his chest. “This isn’t appropriate, Mr. Hisson. Others might get the wrong impression if

answer, “Tiff, are you scared

of fresh air to calm herself down.

voice, he asked, “Tiff, has anyone ever told

Hisson, I don’t know what you’re trying to do. If teasing me makes you happy, then you’ve achieved the objective. Let me be frank with you, I don’t like this. Quit playing games with my heart,

at her

deep breath. “Mr. Hisson, I’m happy to work with you, but if you continue harassing me, I’ll

face and lifting up her chin, he concluded, “You are the only woman who dares to call