Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 860

Chapter 860 A Mutually Beneficial Relationship

The Walkers were a tad unhappy with Isabella as they could not locate her whereabouts. That was why they were willing to leave their eldest daughter in the lurch so that they could be on good terms with Owen and Olivia.

Later in the evening, Matthew and Carol discussed the matter with Noah. Noah advised them not to act in haste, as Oscar was now managing Clinton Corporations and had mistaken Isabella for someone else. “Perhaps Isabella can put in a good word for us with Oscar. He might be able to help us grow our family business too.”

Carol knitted her brows and replied, “Now that Isabella has Oscar on her side, everything I said has fallen on deaf ears. She has been giving me an attitude as if she had forgotten who raised her. Do you think she'll help the Walkers had she married into the Clinton family? She'll probably just rub salt in our wound!”

Noah lowered his eyes and went deep in thought before responding to her remark, “Mom, Isabella is no longer the girl she used to be as she has won Oscar's heart, so you better treat her with respect. Since we're a family, I don't think she would turn a blind eye to the problems you and Dad are going through. Moreover, she'll still need our support if she wishes to marry into the Clinton family. Don't you think?”

Carol kept mum. It was a silent agreement to Noah's words.

Meanwhile, when Isabella returned late at night, she was taken aback by Noah as he was sitting alone in the dark living room. She asked, “Noah, you scare the hell out of me. What are you doing here? Why didn't you turn on the lights?”

Noah stood up, walked toward her, and asked, “Did you have a blast? Are you not tired?”

A corner of Isabella's lips quirked up as if she was giving him a sarcastic smirk. “Do you care? You wouldn't have waited for me for no reason. Is there anything you want to talk to me about?” she asked while shrugging her shoulders.

“Let's go to the top floor. You and I haven't had a chat for a long time,” Noah suggested sincerely while looking into her eyes.

Isabella did not turn him down. She went up with him.

“What do you want to talk to me about?” Isabella sat on the chair, crossed her legs, and asked nonchalantly.

Noah gulped before asking in disbelief, “Are you really... together with Oscar?”

Everyone knew Oscar was deeply in love with Amelia, and he would never allow her to feel aggrieved. Yet now, the tables had turned so quickly. Noah could no longer underestimate his sister.

“Yes, we are. But I still remember how you made fun of me and called me a daydreamer.” Isabella studied Noah from the corners of her eyes. “Noah, you've always thought of me as a good-for-nothing who only knows how to splurge. You know what? Oscar will listen to everything I say, so I should get him to withdraw his investment from Walker Group. You guys have always thought of me as an ingrate anyway, so there's no point for me to help this family.”

A hard glint flashed across Noah's eyes, and the wine glass in his hand started trembling.

He continued swirling the wine and grinned. “You won't do this to us, Isabella. You're one of the Walkers, and this is where you belong. Without us, you'll have no one to depend on. Do you think you can stand on your own without the support of the Walker family?”

Isabella responded with a cold snort as if she was not bothered by what he said.

“Noah, do you believe I can get Oscar to transfer the ownership of Clinton Corporations to me in no time? Stop doubting me. If I can get him to fall in love with me, I can get him to transfer all his family assets to me too. Yes, I admit to using dirty tricks to get what I want, but they're effective, aren't they?” Isabella said while glaring at the red wine in the glass.

The expression in Noah's eyes changed. He gazed into his sister's eyes.

Isabella chuckled and said, “Noah, do you still think I'm nothing but a daydreamer?”

After remaining silent for a few seconds, Noah burst into laughter. He continued swirling the wine in the glass and said, “Of course not. I always knew you were a capable person. That's why I came to you for help. Can you please say nice things about us in front of Oscar?”

After flashing a gloating grin, Isabella glanced at Noah. You finally acknowledge my capabilities.

Noah smiled in response and said nothing.

“I can help you, Noah, but you have always been rude to me. Shouldn't you apologize to me first before asking me for help?” Isabella questioned while staring at her brother.

Noah froze for a moment. She's getting overboard, but what else can I do? The Walkers still need to rely on Oscar. Though the Walker family could benefit from Noah's relationship with Stephanie, they still hoped to milk the Clinton family for all it's worth.

Isabella looked away. She picked up a wine glass and said, “You don't seem sincere, Noah. I'm going to go to bed now. That day, Oscar asked me if my family treated me well. I'll have to think it through before giving him an answer. After all, Dad and Mom had never treated me as well as how they had looked after you and Rachel.”

Noah got up immediately and grabbed Isabella's wrist. He then flashed a smile and said, “Isabella, we're siblings, so it's okay to throw tantrums. But do you expect me to kneel before you and seek your forgiveness?”

Isabella turned around and stared at him, but before she could respond to his question, Stephanie walked out in her nightgown and snorted. “Why aren't you two sleeping at this hour? What are you talking about?”