Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 46

in order to defeat one’s opponents and reach the coveted spot.

After chatting for a while, Carter stood up. “Come on, I’ll introduce you to your colleagues. Get to know them now so it’ll be easier to ask them for help in the future. I’ll get your training in Saspiuburg planned as soon as possible. I’ll also rent an apartment there so you can get enough rest, especially now that you’re pregnant.”

Amelia was thoroughly moved. “Thank you, Mr. Scott. I’m truly grateful for all your help. I’ll definitely return this favor once my baby is born.”

“Oh, come on now. We’re friends, aren’t we? There’s no need to return favors. But if you really want to show your appreciation, perhaps you could let me be your child’s godfather?”

“It’s not enough to rely on our parents in this day and age; we’d also need godparents. My child is so fortunate to have you already asking to be his godfather. With your generosity and support, I’m sure he’d be more than set for life,” Amelia teased.

Carter gazed longingly at Amelia, mesmerized by her smile. “Amelia, if you do get that divorce, will you give me a chance to stay by your side?”

Amelia was stunned silent.

Carter held her hand. “I’ve been in love with you for a long time now. You have no idea how happy I was when you came to me in your moment of need, even though I knew you were married. But when you said you wanted to attend the training in Saspiuburg despite being pregnant, I guessed things between you and your husband weren’t as rosy as I thought they would be. I really hope to be given a chance if you do get that divorce,” he said sincerely.

Amelia pulled her hand back in shock. “Mr. Scott, may I remind you that we’re at work. I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about this here. If there’s nothing else, I’d like to go back to work now.”

Without any hesitation, Carter grabbed her arm again. “Please, Amelia, don’t be scared. I really love you. I’ve felt like that since the first time I laid eyes on you. Even after you got married, I still couldn’t get you out of my mind. And please, as long as you agree to be with me, I promise to care for your child as my own.”

“You’re my friend, Mr. Scott, and I appreciate your kindness.” Amelia turned and stared coldly at him. “However, I’m still married. I hope our relationship can maintain its status quo. But if you don’t think we can remain as friends, I’ll have to resign and cut all ties with you.”

Seeing the indignant look plastered on Amelia’s face, Carter sighed deeply. “I’m very sorry, Amelia. I was too impulsive. Please don’t be mad at me.”

“You’ve helped me a lot, and I’m really grateful to have you as a friend. You’re handsome, rich, and capable; surely there are scores of women lining up to date you. I’ll take what you said earlier as another one of your jokes. No matter what the outcome of my marriage may be, as long as I’m still legally married, I will not think of other men. Just so you know, I do cherish this marriage very much. I’ll do whatever it takes to get my husband back.”

Carter saw the fire in her eyes as she said that, and it hurt him deeply. “Even if you knew he had another woman outside, you’d still turn a blind eye to that?”

Amelia shot daggers at him. “You investigated me?”

“No, it wasn’t that. I just wanted to find out how you were doing,” Carter pleaded. “I never thought you’d marry the heir to the Clinton Corporations. It’s not easy for any woman to marry into a family as powerful as the Clintons. I was concerned about you, so I investigated Oscar Clinton. It was only then I realized he was having an affair with the daughter of the Yard family. But you already knew that, didn’t you?”

“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Scott. But you don’t have to worry about my family matters.”

“Have I pissed you off?”

“If you were to find out that someone had investigated you and dug out everything about your family, wouldn’t you be mad too?”

“I’m sorry! I meant no harm. I just wanted to make sure you were happy,” Carter apologized profusely.

Amelia sighed, calming herself down. “I may also have been too harsh toward you. I’m sorry, Mr. Scott.”

“Does that mean we’re even?”

Amelia nodded and smiled.

Carter led Amelia out and introduced her to his other employees. Even though his company was relatively new, they’d experienced impressive growth. They had almost fifty employees to date, all of whom were talented in their own rights. Some had graduated from Ivy League schools, others had studied abroad, and some even had design awards under their belt.

Just this month alone, besides Amelia, they’d also hired four other employees who hailed from Ivy League universities. Two of them were handsome and charismatic men, while the other two bespectacled women were young and pretty.

Having noticed Carter with Amelia, everyone stood up and focused their attention on her. It was a mixed bag of reactions. Some were curious, some were checking her out, some envied her, and as always, some were jealous of her.

Amelia tried to ignore their looks while she stood quietly beside Carter.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your new colleague in the design department. She and I go way back, so I don’t want anyone bullying her. She used to be a top design student, and I had to put in a great deal of effort to get her to join us. Now, let’s put our hands together to give Amelia a warm welcome!”

A huge round of applause followed.

Amelia flashed a smile and took a bow. “Hello everyone, I’m Amelia Winters. I’m probably older than most of you here. What Mr. Scott said earlier about me being a top design student was an exaggeration. I do have a few years of design experience, but due to some reasons, I’ve not done any design work for almost four years now. I’m not sure if I’d be able to catch up with you, so I’m going to need all your help from here on out.”

Once she finished her speech, she was greeted by another round of applause.

The male employees were smitten by Amelia’s beauty and humility. One of them boldly asked, “Do you have a boyfriend?”

“Why? Is that supposed to be work-related?” Amelia teased.

Everyone laughed in response.