You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Oscar gave her a grim look, saying, “Ms. Larson, you’re prettier than I imagined, but I detest your character. I don’t like women like you. You’re miles behind Amelia.”

Jennifer’s lovely face turned menacing.

“Jennifer, the reason I called you here today was to warn you not to touch Amelia. I won’t permit anyone to interfere with my marriage. Whether she cheats on me or divorces me is my own affair. Mind your own business. The Larsons may have a strong base overseas, but they are nothing compared to the Clintons here. Get this into your head,” Oscar threatened.

Jennifer gaped at Oscar incredulously. “Mr. Clinton, what’s so good about Amelia? You’ve seen the photos, yet you’re still willing to let her stay by your side?”

“Ms. Larson, that’s between Amelia and me. I don’t have to explain anything to you,” Oscar replied icily.

Jennifer crossed her arms, scoffing, “Who would’ve thought that a prominent figure, like yourself, would still be tied to your wife’s apron strings?”

“You don’t have to concern yourself with me,” Oscar retorted. “Watch out for yourself. If these photos are leaked, you know what the consequences are.”

Jennifer snickered. “Don’t worry, Mr. Clinton. I’m not that clueless. But in terms of mutual compatibility, I think Cassie Yard’s a more suitable match for you. You’ve known Cassie for so many years, almost got married, and now she’s even carrying your child! Wouldn’t you say your destiny is more aligned with Cassie’s than Amelia’s?”

Oscar’s face darkened. “How do you know Cassie?”

Jennifer took a sip of her tea and made as if to speak. Just then, the door opened, and a few handsome waiters swarmed into the room. They quickly filled the table with multiple dishes.

“Mr. Clinton, Ms. Larson, the food you ordered has arrived. Please enjoy your meal,” one of the young men said politely.

Oscar picked out a couple of bills from his wallet and handed them to the waiter. “Your tip.”

The young man who had spoken received them and thanked Oscar profusely. “Thank you. Mr. Clinton. If there are no other requests, we’ll head back downstairs.”

Oscar nodded.

After the waiters had made their exit, Jennifer remarked, “Mr. Clinton, you sure are magnanimous towards working-class folk.”

“How do you know Cassie?” Like a dog with a bone, Oscar refused to let Jennifer change the subject.

“I don’t know Cassie; I merely didn’t see what was so fantastic about Amelia, so I went about my own investigation into the matter. I was rather astonished to find out along the way that you’re quite the hopeless romantic at heart,” Jennifer replied snarkily.

“Don’t you dare touch Cassie either, or I’ll see that you regret it,” Oscar warned.

you think that it’s a little greedy of you, trying to have the best of both worlds, though? It’s rather uncommon to see someone cheat as brazenly as you. However,

stood up. “Don’t mess with Amelia again. I don’t take kindly to others interfering with what belongs to me. I’m the only one who can say no to our marriage,” he declared. Having said his piece, Oscar stalked off, leaving Jennifer alone with a table full of

muttered hatefully, “Amelia, you’re an absolute vixen! You’ve got Carter protecting you, and even after seeing those shameful photos of yours, Oscar has even stepped up his defense of

spent humiliating Amelia, and expelling her from the Clintons,

couldn’t afford to offend Oscar and made sure to tread carefully around him. As Oscar had pointed out, the Larsons were rich but were out of their depth here. Their tremendous power and influence overseas was

import of their company’s products and easing their entry into the local market. Before she accomplished that, she had to be wary of displeasing Oscar. Jennifer couldn’t let all her efforts thus far

is no way I will allow you

picked up her bag and left. The sumptuous dishes remained

it. Through the glass, he saw Tiffany dancing comically for Amelia, who was lying on the bed. Olivia sat

seen her collapse unconscious in Tiffany’s arms the previous night, Oscar couldn’t deny that anxiety had risen unbidden in his throat. At that moment, the only thought that had filled his mind was, I’ll willingly put up with a million of those

scene before him, Oscar did not realize that the corners of his mouth had curled up into a faint smile. He looked

sudden, his phone rang shrilly with a call

you come in? Amelia’s waited for you the whole day.

thoroughly exposed. However, his embarrassment was barely indiscernible on

“Mom.”

What are you still standing there for?” Olivia demanded, chuckling. Tugging at his arm, she exclaimed, “Amelia, look

night had utterly cemented the conflict between them. The initial intimacy of their marriage

“Mrs. Clinton, I have some unfinished drafts that my editor is harassing

smiled genially. “You’ve cared for Amelia the whole day and gone to much trouble yourself. When Amelia is discharged, I’ll whip up a

for such courtesies, Mrs. Clinton! Amelia’s my good friend, so it’s only right that I take care of her. I’ll make a move

Olivia nodded.

Amelia. “Babe, call me if there’s anything, okay? It’s not

give me

without so much as a glance

the hospital for a whole day, but you’ve only just arrived. Anyone in her position would have given you a tongue-lashing. Apologize to

avoided his gaze, saying, “Mom, you’ve accompanied me

o’clock later. Oscar, Amelia’s pregnant, so you must be sure to take good care of her.

Oscar nodded obediently.

the photographs. I’ll deal with that. Your priority now is to take care of yourself and the baby. The Clintons still have

gratefully replied, “Thank you,

“Have a good rest. Don’t overthink. I’ll be

care, Mom. Drive safe,”