Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 778

Chapter 778 Trick Olivia Back

Unable to sit back and do nothing, Noah grabbed his coat before heading out of his office. However, once he arrived at Clinton Corporations, the receptionist stopped him from meeting Oscar.

Initially, he wanted to argue with the receptionist but realized he wasn’t in the position to do so. Thus, he scurried back to the Walker residence.

Upon entering the living room, he saw Stephanie holding a bowl of food while watching a show on her laptop in a sleazy position, entirely unlike a married woman.

He was already feeling pretty annoyed. So, when he thought about how he needed to coax his emotionally unstable and pregnant wife, a hint of frustration flashed past his eyes. If not for the fact that she’s still useful to me, I wouldn’t have married her. She doesn’t look like a proper wife at all.

It wasn’t until Stephanie called for Noah that all the negative emotions flooding into his heart receded.

“Why are you back already, Noah?” she asked as she stood.

He quickly went over to her to hold her, his large hands caressing her round belly. “Be careful! You can ask Mom to accompany you for a walk outside when I’m at work. I heard women who are seven or eight months pregnant should take walks often. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time giving birth if the baby grows too big. I know you want a cesarean section, but you still need to be careful.”

Her hand waved with annoyance. “I know. Stop nagging me.”

Upon sitting on the couch, Noah asked, “Where’s Mom and Dad?”

“Their friends wanted to meet them, so they went out for a gathering.” She stared at him. “Why did you come home so early today? Did something happen at the company?”

He hesitated before telling her about how Clinton Corporations canceled the investment.

The news made Stephanie panic. “I asked Mom to tell Oscar personally, and he agreed to invest in Walker Group. Why did he suddenly cancel it? Tell me the truth, Noah. Did you do something to piss my brother off?”

Noah smiled bitterly. “Do I look like that kind of person, Steph?”

Stephanie rolled her eyes in frustration. “You better not, or else I’ll be too ashamed to go back to my family.”

Holding her hand, he spoke with affection and a hint of resignation in his tone. “I’ve been working hard because I want Walker Group to grow stronger, Steph. And the reason is that I want to provide you with a good life. I’m afraid the fact that the Walker family isn’t as powerful as the Clinton family won’t make you happy. I was hoping to start a big project with your brother’s support. The project’s preparation is already underway, and we’ve almost found all the people we need. If he withdraws his investment now, I’ll be making bricks without straw. In that scenario, all the money that had been invested will be for nothing.”

Stephanie furrowed her brows upon hearing that. She knew the Walker family was currently intrinsically tied to her dignity. If Noah didn’t do well, then there was no way she could lead a luxurious life. “I’ll ask my mother about it. She only has one daughter, so I doubt she’s willing to stand by and watch as I lead a tough life.”

“Mom and Dad are both in Machia right now to meet with their friends, though. If you call her now, won’t you disturb her? I can come up with something to pull in investments from other sources. However, this project is pretty massive. Organizations that aren’t as powerful as the Clinton family or their company can only watch from the sidelines. Forget about it. I’ll find a way myself. You’re a pregnant woman right now. You just need to eat well and sleep well. No need to think about anything else.” He was trying to guilt-trip Stephanie.