Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 The Gentleman

As soon as Stephanie returned to her room, she stopped playing the victim and returned to her usual vicious self.

She stood next to the window and reached for her phone to make a call. Once the person on the other end picked up the call, she said, “Cassie, I’m already home. My parents couldn’t stand it as they thought others almost took advantage of me. I’ll definitely get rid of Amelia this time.”

Cassie, who was on the other end of the call, pretended as though she was thrilled on Stephanie’s behalf. “Congratulations! As long as you’re willing to turn over a new leaf, Amelia will never be a match for you! I’ll get you everything you want as soon as I become your sister-in-law!”

Ha! It seems like Cassie still thinks she’s able to manipulate me to do her biddings, huh?

After spending a few weeks away from home, Stephanie was no longer the foolish young woman she used to be. She knew she was just a nobody without the Clintons. Therefore, the only thing she had in mind was to get rid of Amelia. Otherwise, she wouldn’t get to enjoy her privileges as the heiress of the Clintons.

I’m no longer a naïve woman after mingling with people from all walks of life over the past few weeks! The thing that frightens me the most is being disposed of by the Clintons! I’m just a nobody without the backing of the family! In other words, I need to get rid of Amelia as soon as possible! Once I get rid of her, I’m sure everyone is going to appreciate my presence again!

I can’t afford to offend Oscar anymore! At the end of the day, Oscar is the one Dad and Mom rely on! In other words, to gain Oscar’s attention, I have to get rid of Amelia!

As Stephanie lost herself in a train of thought, Cassie asked, “Stephanie, are you still on the line?”

Stephanie finally snapped out of her imagination and asked, “Yes?”

“Stephanie, since you have made your way back to the Clintons, get your hands on Amelia’s phone to get in touch with Carter. If you tell him she’s having it tough with the Clintons, he’ll definitely try his best to visit Amelia in person! Once he shows up, accuse her of having an affair with Carter! There’s no way he’s going to tolerate her anymore if you show him their photos!”

Stephanie responded to Cassie’s plan with a smirk as she was well aware Cassie considered her nothing more than her minion.

As Stephanie had nothing to lose, she remarked in a sarcastic manner, “I’ll execute the plan once the time comes, but I don’t think Oscar still has a thing for you. I’m afraid you won’t get to be a household member of the Clintons even if Amelia is no longer around.”

After two minutes of silence, Cassie queried, “Stephanie, what exactly do you mean?”

“Well, I’m afraid you’re going to waste your time for nothing. Thus, I’m just trying to give you a heads-up. After all, you were one of the masterminds behind the accident. You don’t think Oscar is going to accept you if he’s aware of the truth, do you?”

“Have you betrayed me?” Cassie asked in a callous tone.

“Cassie, you need to stop blaming me when I’m just trying to defend myself! I’m sure you know Oscar better than me! No one dares offend him whenever he’s frustrated for real!”

The woman on the other end went dead silent once again. A few moments later, she said, “Stephanie, have you forgotten we’re on the same boat? Don’t you think you’re going overboard? If it weren’t because of me, you wouldn’t get to make your way back to the Clintons so soon.”

Stephanie scowled at Cassie’s reply and replied in a sarcastic manner, “You’re not mad at me, aren’t you? Although we’re allies, I won’t forget the time you have turned me down when I was in desperate need of cash. Never will I forget the humiliation you have put me through.”

Similarly, Cassie burst out laughing as a result of extreme frustration.

When she figured out Stephanie was nothing but an ungrateful and greedy woman, she asked in a rhetorical manner, “Are you picking on me when I have been supporting you over the past few weeks? None of your so-called friends bothered to offer you any help! On the contrary, I got you everything you need, including accommodation and a stable source of income! You don’t think I’m going to do just anyone a similar favor, do you?”

“Am I supposed to express my gratitude when I can’t even buy myself a bag with your so-called stable source of income?”

Cassie was at a loss for words to defend herself as Stephanie wouldn’t stop taking things for granted. She thought everyone was obliged to place her over themselves.

“Stephanie, shall we cut the crap? Just bear in mind we’re on the same boat! Once you drive them apart from one another, I’ll get them to file for divorce! Just wait and see if I’m going to be your sister-in-law in the future!”

Immediately after she wrapped up their conversation, the frustrated Cassie hung up the call.

Stephanie cast her phone aside and stretched her limbs on the spacious bed. She caught a whiff of the familiar scent and thought it felt great to be back after such a long time. “I’m finally back! I’ll ensure you that I won’t leave this place anymore! Amelia, just you wait and see! It’s only a matter of time until I get rid of you!”