You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Amelia gazed at him apologetically. “I’m sorry, but I choose family over work. I can’t stay here anymore.”

“I won’t allow that.”

“I’m really sorry, Carter, but I can’t keep working here. I’m really happy that I got to work with you for a while, and I do hope that we can work together again someday. But for now, none of this is possible. I suppose I won’t need to write you a resignation letter. I’m sorry.” After apologizing sincerely, Amelia headed toward the door.

Yet, Carter grabbed her by the hand. “Please don’t go, Amelia,” he pleaded.

Amelia’s gaze remained apologetic. “I’m really sorry I let you down, Carter. We can work together again next time.”

“I don’t know what will happen next time. All I know is that once you leave, I won’t even have a chance to be close to you anymore. So please don’t go. I’ll fire Jennifer if you stay.”

“Don’t you understand, Carter? Even if Jennifer leaves, there’d be other women who would do what she did. I don’t want anyone else sabotaging my marriage, so I can’t keep working here anymore.”

Carter stared at her in agony.

“Amelia, you left me without a word all those years ago, and now you’re leaving me again because of another man. When will you ever love me instead?”

“Don’t say that, Carter. We’re just friends,” Amelia replied in slight frustration. “I’ll be off now. I don’t want to interfere with your work.”

Carter’s tight grip remained on her hand. “Do you have to be this cruel, Amelia?” he asked drearily.

“I’m sorry, Carter.” With that, Amelia shook his hand off, opened the door to his office, and left without turning back.

Carter stood inside his office in a daze, not even noticing that the secretary had walked in. “Are you okay, Mr. Scott?” the woman asked nervously.

Carter merely glanced at her and pointed to the door. “Leave.”

“M-Mr. Scott, the president of Lumine Group is here. Do you want to—”

“Tell Mr. Freeman that I’m not feeling well and get the technical department manager to handle the project discussions,” Carter instructed after taking a deep breath.

“Yes, Mr. Scott.” With that, the secretary quickly left the office, afraid that the man would unleash his wrath on her.

Just as Carter remained in a horrible mood, a knock came on the door, followed by Jennifer’s voice. “May I come in, Mr. Scott? I have some work matters to report to you about.”

Carter’s eyes flashed with rage and hatred as he clenched his fists tightly. “Come in.”

Jennifer opened the door and walked in, brimming with confidence. She was dressed in a red suit that perfectly accentuated her figure.

“Hello, Mr. Scott.”

before standing up, making his way around his desk, and walking up to her. Then, he slapped the woman across the face without

stunned into silence before clutching her cheek and staring at him

you insane, Carter? Why did you

just quit her job. Are you happy now?” the man retorted with gritted

do with me? Why are you taking

“My company’s too small for

you firing me?” Jennifer asked

pay calculated at the finance department and leave. You’re beautiful and highly capable, so

won’t accept it if you’re firing me just because Amelia’s leaving. I’m going to tell Mrs. Scott

owner of this company. I don’t see why I can’t fire someone because I don’t like them. If you have the slightest bit of

sat down and crossed

a reason, or I won’t

isn’t a reason. I just don’t want to see

me that

“Yes.”

hands Jennifer had placed on top of her thighs moved slightly as her eyes turned red. The woman had never come across a man who could shut her like that without a care in the world. She loved Carter so much that she had cast aside every other man who pursued her. Yet, not only did Carter not love her back, but

it on me. Don’t you think you’ve gone too far?” Jennifer demanded as emotions began to sweep through her. Despite

began to despise Carter,

Jennifer. I don’t want our relationship to worsen to

only be mine. As long as I’m around, you and Amelia will never

glance. “Don’t you realize how ridiculous you look, Jennifer? It’s not worth doing all this for a man like me.

Scott has acknowledged me as the Scotts’ daughter-in-law. Marrying me means marrying the entire Larson family, and when that happens, you’ll be able to expand your business anywhere in the world.

remained especially

about you. A guy who wants to spend twenty years less sloughing away might choose you, but I want to pave my career with my own hands. If that doesn’t work out, I can always return to Scott Group. I don’t think we Scotts are that far off from the

glared at him in fury. “So you’re

to begin with,”

Carter Scott. Fine, I’ll leave. But

Carter replied while holding

rage, the

desk. About five minutes later, he took out his phone and dialed a number, only to receive no answer from the person over

love for you will never change, and I’ll always be there for you whenever you

any hesitation. Unfortunately, he never received a reply despite waiting

gloomy look