Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 690

Chapter 690 Crosby Foster

Oscar took Amelia out for a meal. Derrick had also contacted his friends on that side, but coincidentally, everyone was away on business trips. They would only be back two days later.

Derrick smiled bitterly at Tiffany and said, “Tiff, I’m sorry. They are all not available at the moment. But, don’t worry. I have already told them to come back as soon as possible.”

Tiffany adjusted his coat before reassuring him, “Don’t apologize. It’s Jayden’s fault. I should be the one apologizing.”

Derrick pulled her into his arms. “All we can do now is to wait for Mr. Clinton’s news. I realize that I am nowhere as capable as Mr. Clinton when dealing with emergencies.”

“You’re also very outstanding compared to others. My husband is not a good-for-nothing.”

When Derrick heard the compliment, he caressed her hair with a smile on his face.

Oscar took Amelia to a high-end Chanaen restaurant where the hostess brought them to their private dining room on the second floor. The hostess knocked on the door and only opened it when she received approval to do so.

She gestured to them before saying, “Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, this way please.”

When Oscar and Amelia went in, a middle-aged man of around forty walked toward them. He was well-built and good-looking. His confident demeanor told Amelia that he was someone of great importance.

Just as Amelia was studying the man, he walked up to Oscar and gave him a fist bump before embracing Oscar warmly.

After their brotherly greeting, the man noticed Amelia and asked, “Is this your wife?”

Oscar nodded and introduced the two of them, “Yes, this is my wife, Amelia. We have been married for nearly eight years now.” Oscar then turned to Amelia and said, “Amelia, this is Crosby, and he’s into real estate. If you like to read financial publications, you should know him. That’s because he has been featured in the country’s most popular financial newspapers before, and can be considered one of the big players in the city. He’s a few years older than us.”

Amelia extended her hand gracefully and said, “Hi, Crosby. It’s a pleasure to meet you. When I was twenty years old, I had already read about you in financial publications. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the good fortune to meet you until now. I didn’t expect you to look even more handsome in person. Your wife must be a very lucky woman to have someone as distinguished as you are as her husband.”

Crosby accepted her handshake and smiled. “Thank you for your kind words. But, you are just as exceptional. Oscar is lucky to be able to marry you.”

After exchanging pleasantries, they finally got seated.

Crosby handed Amelia the menu before saying, “Go ahead and order what you like. Both of you hardly come by. You must allow me to be the host and give you a treat.”

Amelia went through the menu before ordering three dishes. She then handed the menu back to Crosby and said, “We are done with the order.”

In one go, Crosby ordered six dishes and a bowl of soup. After handing the waiter the menu, he asked them to serve the food as soon as possible.

Very soon, the food arrived, and the three of them started eating. Crosby asked, “Oscar, which one of your friends has gotten into such serious trouble that even you need my help to resolve it? I thought you have forgotten about me.”

Oscar explained to him what had happened briefly.

After listening to Oscar, Crosby said, “All the loan sharks want is their money. Why don’t you just pay them off?”

“I don’t want anyone in our city to ever loan him money again because I don’t want to have any loose ends. His sister and Amelia are best friends. If something happens to him, there’s no way his sister will sit back and do nothing. That will also worry and implicate Amelia. Do you understand what I mean?” explained Oscar.

Crosby gave him a long and meaningful smile before saying, “I thought you have become a more helpful person. It turns out that you are worried that your wife may be implicated. You are truly a doting husband. Well, I’ll help you out on this account.”