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.”

could reply, there was a knock at the door. Subsequently, it was pushed open and a few nicely

like the food, our manager has humbly asked that you put in a

her

waitresses then left the room courteously. Amelia frowned upon realizing Tiffany was still not back from the bathroom. “Why is

up, Derrick stopped her. “Let

Amelia agreed. “Sure.”

confidence in winning the battle, please stay away from Tiff.

make. Should I want to toy her around, I wouldn’t have waited two to three years to make my first move. With my looks and family background, I can easily get a dozen of women presenting themselves to me

remember what you said today. Otherwise,

He nodded.

muttered,

no idea what the two

exit. The woman was shocked

seemingly having some physical contact. She rolled her eyes at him.

the woman and said charmingly, “You

a frenzy. Thrilled, she held Derrick’s 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 surely search for all of

clean freak who did not like being touched by others.

was to request for her help to check on Tiffany in

an unknown woman, Derrick’s tolerance level almost hit a breaking point. Tiffany could sense that he was about to blow a fuse, so she quickly diffused the situation, “Ma’am, could you please let go of my friend? He has obsessive-compulsive disorder and rashes may develop on his body if you keep

knowing that she had lost her self-control. Her face turned crimson red. “Sorry,

Tiffany, who avoided having eye contact

Hisson, why are you

cheeky girl who spent more than ten minutes in the bathroom,”

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

cornered her. Tiffany was so anxious that she kept scanning left and right

scared of me?” He leaned over to her face,

both hands on his chest. “This isn’t appropriate,

insisted for an answer, “Tiff, are

gasp a breath of fresh air to calm herself down. “Mr. Hisson, let’s return to the private room.

continued gazing at her intently. In a sexy voice, he asked, “Tiff, has anyone ever told you

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, it’s game over for

at her with

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

her face and lifting up her chin, he concluded, “You are the only