Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 70

“Ms. Larson, I hope you don’t misunderstand. I’m merely looking at the facts objectively. If my tone came across as harsh, then I’d like to apologize for that. If there are no other matters, please get back to work. I need to talk to Amelia about some other issues.”

Carter invited Jennifer out of his office.

Jennifer stood up. Shooting a frosty glance at Amelia, she walked towards the door.

She paused at the door and turned around. “Mr. Scott, I have a lunch appointment this afternoon. Since Amelia is a company employee, I’d like to bring her along. Surely you can’t disagree with me on this.”

Before Carter could reply, Amelia agreed. “Ms. Larson, I’ll join you on your lunch appointment.”

“Good, just don’t pull any tricks up your sleeve. We need to make profits, not pay for incompetent slackers.” She opened the door and left.

Carter scrunched his brows and said apologetically, “Amelia, don’t listen to her.”

Amelia shook her head. “Mr. Scott, I won’t think too much about it. She does have a point, though. The company shouldn’t be paying for slackers, and I did take a pretty long leave after only working for a few days. It’s natural for others to feel uncomfortable about it. But don’t you worry Mr. Scott, I will pour in a hundred percent of my effort to prepare a satisfactory questionnaire for you. I’ll prove to everyone that you didn’t hire me for my looks but my abilities.”

Carter smiled gently.

He gestured for Amelia to sit down. “Amelia, don’t be so nervous. The company is progressing well, and everyone has their own assigned work. While you were absent, your department colleagues very enthusiastically covered your workload. They didn’t want you to tire yourself out on account of your pregnancy. You just need to thank them properly later.”

“No wonder my desk has been so clean! So they helped me to complete all my work! It looks like you have an eye for hiring people who are both capable and kind. Don’t worry! I will work even harder for colleagues like them.”

Carter’s gentle smile was comforting and soothing.

Amelia was caught up in his gaze for a moment before she realized what she was doing. Calming herself down, she replied, “Mr. Scott, if there’s nothing more, I’ll get back to work. After all, I still have a lunch appointment with Ms. Larson later.”

Carter nodded.

When Amelia reached the door, Carter’s voice rang out behind her. “Amelia, I’ll follow you to the lunch appointment. They’d meant to invite me anyway.”

Amelia replied, “Mr. Scott, you’re the head of this company. Of course, you can attend if you please. You needn’t inform me especially.”

When she got back to the design department, her colleagues were clamoring for gossip on her fate in the company. Suddenly there was a loud noise, and everyone shot back to their seats.

Jennifer had entered and was the culprit behind the loud noise.

“Everyone, this is working hours. I hope you’re actually working during the mandated hours. A company will soon become a mess if rules are ignored,” Jennifer said with a strict tone.

Jennifer’s curves were accentuated in her power suit. Coupled with her tactfully applied makeup, she was extremely gorgeous. She looks indisputably innocent and sexy at the same time. Even when she’s stern, it’s hard for people to hate her.

She’s simply too beautiful. This is an age where looks are prized above others. Even if she scolds others fiercely, no one can really bring themselves to hate her.

Amelia looked at Jennifer’s get-up. I must admit she’s a woman who’s not only beautiful but also incredibly talented; otherwise, she wouldn’t become the director in such a short span of time.

When everyone looked like they were busying themselves with work, Jennifer appeared pleased and looked at Amelia. “Amelia, are you free now? Please come to my office.”

She immediately left after her orders.

Amelia got up as Jessica sent her an encouraging gesture. Amelia said wryly, “I’m just going there to discuss some matters, must you be so dramatic? If the boss sees this, you’ll be in hot soup again.”

That elicited some laughter from the others.

Amelia left the design department and entered Jennifer’s office.

“Ms. Larson, you were looking for me?” asked Amelia.

Jennifer pointed at the chair in front of her. “Sit. We need to talk.”

Amelia sat down and said calmly, “Ms. Larson, please tell me whatever it is you have on your mind. I have to get back to work soon; after all, I’ve been on long leave and have a lot of work to complete.”

Jennifer set down the fountain pen in her hand and contemplated the woman sitting in front of her. Suddenly she said, “Amelia, you’re really a very beautiful woman.” Just like a foxy b*tch.

Amelia was stunned at the compliment and answered politely, “Thank you for your compliment, Ms. Larson. But you are definitely more beautiful than me.”

Jennifer crossed her arms and spoke in a haughty tone. “Amelia, you’re the wife to the sole heir of Clinton Corporations, am I right?”

Amelia’s smile was still plastered on her face, though her gaze had cooled down considerably.

“You investigated me?”

“I won’t consider it an investigation; I was merely curious about the woman who had Carter wrapped around her little finger. Well, I supposed I’m not surprised. After all, you look just like a temptress. You know, the kind of woman who enjoys leading men on. And how could they not fall for your tricks?”

Amelia stared at her coldly. “Ms. Larson, I hope you can be more civil. While you are humiliating me, you’re actually dragging yourself through the mud. You’re a rich heiress with a good education; don’t ruin your own image once you open your mouth.”

Jennifer sneered at her. “Amelia, you have a rather sharp tongue which I really don’t appreciate. I know that Carter has feelings for you, but you’re here to work and not to seduce him. Please refrain from flirting with your boss during working hours.”

Amelia was boiling with rage.

I’ve seen slanders, but none as warped from the truth like this! She must be paranoid if she’s spouting these words.

“Ms. Larson, I’m just going to repeat myself. Nothing is going on between Mr. Scott and me. You come from an elite background, so I hope you can have a better moral fiber.” Amelia stood up and continued, “If there’s nothing else, I’m going back to work.”