Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 699

Chapter 699 Futile Regret

Jennifer hastily fled and headed to a location where few people go. She lifted her head to look at the sky, forcing her tears to cease.

A wave of sorrow washed over her. You should stop appearing in my life if you don’t love me, Carter.

“Don’t you feel bored standing here alone when it’s so lively inside, Ms. Larson?” Behind her, Jennifer heard a woman’s voice, which startled her.

Instantly, she raised her hands to wipe away the tears before turning around. It was Isabella who had, at some point, followed Jennifer out.

Jennifer raised her chin. “Ms. Walker.”

Isabella handed Jennifer a cocktail. “Have a drink. It’s a crime that you don’t have a glass of booze in your hand when the night is as enthralling as it is now.”

Jennifer accepted the cocktail but subconsciously kept her distance from Isabella.

“I’ve heard some of the stuff said about you, Ms. Larson,” Isabella started. She took a sip of her cocktail and continued, “I’ve also seen the videos circulated wildly online. I’m truly sorry for what happened to you. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. I’d be more than happy to help.”

Jennifer glanced at Isabella and smiled. “I don’t think we’re close enough for that, Ms. Walker.”

Isabella chuckled as she raised her glass to clink it with Jennifer’s. “We certainly do not know each other in the past, but we do now. I believe this is fate. We will become friends as we share the same enemy, don’t we?”

Jennifer gazed at Isabella intently. She asked, feigning ignorance, “What exactly are you on about, Ms. Walker? I’m afraid I don’t exactly get it.”

After taking a second sip of her cocktail, Isabella raised her head to admire the brilliant moon in the night sky. The weather that day was spectacular. The sky was clear, creating an inky canvas for the moon and the constellations.

“Since I came here to find you, Ms. Larson, it’s obvious that I know about your issue,” Isabella started. “As for your mom’s—”

Jennifer, however, exploded in anger before Isabella could finish her sentence. “Those are our family’s problems, Ms. Walker. I believe an outsider like you shouldn’t interfere.”

“Calm down, Ms. Larson. I’m merely feeling sorry for you. Not only did your mother’s illness reappear, but your scandal has also spread on the internet like wildfire. Right, I even heard that your video caused a significant decline in Larson Group’s stock price, and many directors even sold their portion of shares. Think about the potential consequences if people who intend to ruin you and your family had a hold of those stocks. Your dad’s position as the company’s greatest shareholder might be in danger,” Exaggerating, Isabella said while grinning.

Isabella’s words stung Jennifer in the heart. The latter felt as if everyone was against her. She had had enough of them constantly bringing up her scandal and her mother’s illness.

“Could you really accept it as it is, Ms. Larson?” Isabella continued softly.

Jennifer gritted her teeth. “Stop beating around the bush, Ms. Walker.”

“Work together with me. I could invest in your family’s company and bring it back to life,” Isabella declared firmly.

Jennifer snorted. “Do you think you’re capable of that? It’s not that I don’t believe in you, Ms. Walker. But all you are is the daughter of a wealthy family. How are you expected to assist me in overcoming my difficulties? Don’t tell me you want to use that face of yours to establish your capability.”

“You don’t have to be concerned with how I’ll help you; all that matters is that I am capable of doing so. I merely wish to collaborate with you to get rid of Amelia,” Isabella replied.

Jennifer stared at Isabella as she sneered, “Your words sound pleasant to the ear, Ms. Walker. However, I must remind you that Oscar is to be blamed for my mother’s current condition. Additionally, he was the one who first publicized my scandal. I recall you trying to pursue him in the past. Are you sure you would let me do him any harm?”

Isabella lifted her head and downed her entire cocktail. She answered, laughing, “I’m only trying to get Amelia. I won’t stop you if you can do anything to Oscar. However, it appears that you can’t. I don’t think you’ll stand a chance against Oscar even if you work with that foreigner. Hence, I’m not worried about it at all. You and that foreigner are merely tools I will utilize to eliminate Amelia. Only capable women should be eligible for the position of Mrs. Clinton.”

Jennifer scoffed. I don’t see how you fit in that criteria, though. You’re merely a fool who’s too full of herself.

Jennifer had no intention of getting involved with Isabella. Thus, she had not given Isabella’s suggestions much thought.