Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 736

Chapter 736 Going Bald

“Oh, no. I told you, I want to be friends with you,” Isabella said with a smile after she recomposed herself. “I knew you were a magnanimous woman and that you wouldn’t hold it against a small secretary like me, Ms. Walker,” Linda said with a smile.

Linda looked as if she was unobservant, but in truth, she could tell that Oscar didn’t like Isabella. That was why she was playing dumb with Isabella so that she wouldn’t lose her job.

At that moment, the waiter served them their food. Linda diligently took some food from the dishes and put them on Isabella’s plate. “Ms. Walker, please have some. If you have any food that you’d like to give to Mr. Clinton, you can just bring it over to the secretary’s office. We’ll bring it into his office for you. However, we can’t guarantee if he’ll eat it.”

Isabella gave a Linda a meaningful look.

Linda was still eating happily, acting as if she didn’t see how Isabella was looking at her.

“I get why the other secretaries say you’re a carefree girl. However, I don’t think Oscar likes someone who is silly. How did you even replace your previous namesake?” Isabella asked in a hushed voice.

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Linda almost choked on her food.

She coughed several times before she could control the pain from that.

“Perhaps Mr. Clinton likes that I’m a down-to-earth person. I don’t have any other abilities, so I try my best to carry out the tasks he instructed to the best of my ability.”

“No, Linda. I don’t think so. Instead, I think you’re pretty smart. You know what you should and shouldn’t say, and you’re tight-lipped. Sometimes, you’ll even play dumb. As long as you report whatever Oscar does to me, I’ll definitely reward you well. What do you think about a condominium unit with four bedrooms and three living rooms in Tayhaven? Some office workers can only afford it after working for half of their lives.” Isabella decided to stop feigning ignorance as she tried to tempt Linda with money.

Linda wasn’t tempted at all. On the contrary, she felt more bitter about the whole thing.

Linda let out a dry laugh. “Please don’t make such jokes, Ms. Walker. I’m just a little secretary. There’s no way I can interfere with what Mr. Clinton does.”

“What? Is a condominium with four bedrooms not big enough for you?”

“No. It’s just that I don’t dare to offend Mr. Clinton. With a word from him, I may not be able to stay in Tayhaven anymore. When the time comes, I don’t think I can even afford to stay in a bathroom, let alone a condominium. Please stop making such jokes with me, Ms. Walker.”

Isabella had on an amused expression as she looked at Linda. “I only wish to know about Oscar’s whereabouts. Look at you. You act as if I’m going to eat you.”

This is far worse than eating me.

Linda only dared to think about that instead of saying her thoughts out loud.

“You really love to joke around, Ms. Walker. How can I, a little secretary, expose Mr. Clinton’s whereabouts? Please don’t make things difficult for me, Ms. Walker.”

“So, are you turning me down?”

“No, no. I wouldn’t dare. It’s just… I’m not brave enough. It’s too difficult to land a good job nowadays.”

“I’ll let you work in Walker Group, and you’ll get the same salary as you have now.”

Do you think I’m dumb? Although Walker Group is a wealthy family, it can’t compare with Clinton Corporations. The benefits from Clinton Corporations are the best in the industry, especially the benefits of being Mr. Clinton’s secretary! Here, I have a higher chance of getting promoted! Who knows? I may even become the director of the sales department one day! There’s no way I’ll let go of such a good opportunity because of that insignificant monetary reward.

Linda couldn’t help cursing inwardly again.

However, she replied, “Thank you for your kindness, Ms. Walker, but I’m really not brave enough to do that. I’m really sorry that I can’t help you with that.”

Isabella’s expression darkened even more after Linda rejected her several times. Anyone who was in Isabella’s shoes would feel the same way.

The two of them didn’t have a good time during dinner.

“Let’s go,” Isabella said after she paid for the meal.

Linda followed Isabella out and handed her the bag. “Ms. Walker, your bag.”

“Take it. It’s just a gift for an ignorant dog. If I take it back, others may think that I’m snatching something from a dog.” After Isabella said that, she stormed off, got into her car, and left.

Linda scratched her nose. Phew, the plague’s finally gone.

Linda hailed a taxi and went home. Upon taking a shower, she called Amelia, who only picked up after a long while.

“Hello? Is this Mrs. Clinton? I’m Linda.”

“I know. I saved your number. Is something wrong since you’re calling at this hour?”

“No, Mrs. Clinton. It’s nothing serious. It’s just that you told me to call you if anyone bothers Mr. Clinton. Ms. Walker treated me to dinner and gave me expensive gifts because she wanted me to tell her about Mr. Clinton’s whereabouts. She has been preparing food for him and asked us not to let Mr. Clinton know it was from her. I’m afraid she’s trying to let him know how good she is by taking a step back. Please be careful, Mrs. Clinton,” Linda said.

“Thank you, Linda. I didn’t expect you to remember what I said since I was only joking about it last time.”

“Mrs. Clinton, you’re the perfect match for Mr. Clinton. That’s why I decided to tell you.”

“I know, Linda. Thank you so much for doing this. Once my mom’s condition is more stable, I’ll treat you to a meal.”

“Don’t worry about it, Mrs. Clinton. Take good care of Mrs. Hutton first. If anyone disturbs Mr. Clinton again, I’ll let you know. Well, I’d better not disturb you any longer.”

“Okay. Have a good rest. Bye.”

Amelia hung up the phone. Isabella is still not giving up even when Oscar’s being stern with her, huh? How shameless and ignorant can she be?

Eleanor was drinking her soup as she leaned against the head of the bed. When she saw Amelia’s expression, she asked, “What’s wrong? Who was that?”