Too Much to Bear, My Love - Season 1 Episode 54
Oscar’s gaze turned frosty. “Don’t you think you’re flattering yourself a little too much, Mr. Scott? I can look after my own woman just fine. There’s no need for you to meddle in our affairs.”
“If you were truly serious about Amelia, I wouldn’t have even thought about meddling, Mr. Clinton. But you already have another woman to care for. Don’t you know the true reason Amelia wants to go to Saspiuburg?”
Oscar froze slightly. He immediately guessed what was happening, for he was no fool. “She’s avoiding me?”
“I didn’t say that, but if that’s what you think, sure. I’ve like Amelia for many years now, and I’m not going to let her stay with a scumbag.”
Oscar crossed his arms. “Who do you think you are to say that?”
Carter’s face froze slightly as a hint of frustration flashed in his eyes for a brief moment. Then, the man quickly returned to his usual graceful self.
“I’m her friend, but it won’t be long until I become her husband. As for you, Mr. Clinton, your true love has come back, so stop telling your woman how much you love her while pretending like you can’t let Amelia go. You might enjoy putting on such an act, but I’m getting pretty tired of watching it.”
“You looked me up?” Oscar asked calmly.
“Know your enemy, and you’ll never be defeated—that’s how the saying goes, right?” Carter readily acknowledged. “Of course I have to look into whoever Amelia’s married to. I won’t interfere with her marriage if she’s truly happy, but I’ll take her away if she isn’t.”
Oscar snorted. “Quite the romantic, aren’t you, Mr. Scott? To think that the son of the prominent Scott family would willingly be a third wheel in someone else’s marriage! Don’t you think you’re embarrassing your own family?”
Carter’s expression remained unchanged.
He picked up his coffee and took two sips. “Amelia and I are just friends, and I won’t do anything dishonorable with her until she leaves her marriage. Besides, Amelia isn’t that kind of woman. She may look stunning, but she would never be unfaithful. The fact that you don’t know this truly makes me wonder how you even got to be her husband.”
Putting on an enlightened face, he continued, “Oh, I get it. You only care about your past love, whereas Amelia’s just an ornament. It’s no wonder you don’t know how pure she actually is.”
Oscar’s fingers moved slightly.
“What’s the point in saying all this, Mr. Scott? At the end of the day, I’m the one Amelia loves. In fact, she loves me even she knows I have someone else,” Oscar declared confidently.
The look on Carter’s face changed slightly as he cast Oscar a profound gaze. “You put so much effort in establishing trust at work, but who would’ve thought you’re such a despicable man when it comes to your personal affairs? Aren’t you worried about losing who you truly love one day?”
“If I could get two women to love me, I’m sure I can make sure they get along with each other. You don’t have to worry about this, Mr. Scott.”
Carter finally lost his cool, and he gritted his teeth. “Don’t you think you’re being such a scumbag, Mr. Clinton?”
“Well, whether or not I’m a scumbag has nothing to do with you, Mr. Scott. I came here only to ask you to cancel Amelia’s training in Saspiuburg, or I’ll personally give Mr. Abel Scott a call. I’m sure he’d do what he can to appease me.”
Carter narrowed his eyes. “You’re threatening me?”
started out your own company, but you’re still a member of the Scotts. I remember how obedient you are toward your grandfather; you’re not going to go against
“Are you threatening me?”
takes to get
Clinton. Amelia’s training in Saspiuburg has been arranged by the company. Every newcomer has to attend it. You can look into this if you don’t
a policy. Let Amelia stay, or I’ll come looking
“Don’t you think you’re being
as long as I achieve
feet. “Thank you for the breakfast, Mr. Clinton. As for your request, I’m afraid I can’t agree to it. The company has its rules
“Very well. In that case, pretend
Oscar strode out of the
the
it and quickly made his way to work. “Linda, get Amelia to wait for me in my office,” he instructed on
Then, he hung up.
work, Linda immediately walked up to him. “Good morning, Mr. Scott. Amelia from the design department is waiting
any visitors for the next half hour. If anyone drops by, take
“Yes, Mr. Scott.”
the door to his office and found Amelia waiting for him inside. The woman looked
help but space out
had met all kinds of beauties throughout his life due to his family’s influence, and that included countless celebrity models who looked much more stunning than Amelia did. Even so, none of them could make Carter feel the way he
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about, Mr. Scott? I’ve called out to you three times, but
to his senses and gazed at the woman in front of him, nearly giving in
all his bizarre
sat down as Carter turned his office
for you, Mr. Scott?” Amelia spoke
lips
there something you want to tell me?” Amelia asked, seemingly having read
do you really have to
was a smart woman, and she swiftly understood why Carter had asked such a question. The only person who was capable of driving the man to a corner like this and had something to do with her
went straight to the point. “Did Oscar come looking for you, Mr.
to meet me today and said he doesn’t want you to go to Saspiuburg. What are your
you mean, Mr.
to Saspiuburg, I’ll do everything I can to
I don’t get along too well. In any case, I have to go to Saspiuburg. I don’t want the Clintons to find out about the
nodded. “Okay, leave this to
“I’m really sorry for all the trouble, Mr. Scott. If the Clintons give you too much of a hard time, I can always resign,” Amelia said sincerely.
Carter merely smiled. “We’re friends, Amelia. And I stand by what I’ve said—if you ever get divorced, I hope you’ll leave me a spot next to you. I’d do anything for you.”
“I appreciate the feelings you have for me, Mr. Scott, but I’m already married. No matter how things between Oscar and me turn out, I’d prefer not to have too many disruptions in my marriage.”
This was her way of subtly turning down Carter’s courtship.
Amelia knew her feelings well. Despite giving others the image of her being a gold digger, she was always loyal to the one she loved. Everything seemed so contradictory; the woman looked charming, seductive, and liberal on the outside, so it was no surprise for people to assume that she had many past flings. Even so, Carter believed that the only man in her heart was Oscar.
She was such a paradoxical woman. Despite being a stunning and enticing beauty, she was extremely conservative deep down and had loved only one man.
Yet, such a perfect woman had to end up in the hands of a rich and frivolous man like Oscar. Was she considered lucky or unlucky?
“I have no intention of getting in the way of your marriage, Amelia. I just hope that you can make room for me if you’re not happy being with Oscar.”
Amelia caressed her long, flowing hair with a smile. “I’d prefer not to talk about my personal affairs at work, Mr. Scott. I’ll be sure to talk to Oscar about what happened today. I’m really sorry that he bothered you.”
Carter felt slightly defeated.
“You know that’s not what I meant, Amelia. You—”
“I know you mean well and I really appreciate it. But I don’t wish to delve into my love life while I’m at work, so I hope you understand,” Amelia stressed.
With that, there wasn’t much else Carter could say.
“Don’t you think you’re being a little too cold toward me?” Carter asked blandly.
Amelia maintained a grin. “But you’re the boss, Mr. Scott. I’m just a regular employee here. I wouldn’t dare crack jokes with you.”
“You know I see you as an equal, Amelia. If you don’t like working in the design department, I can always make you the vice president of the company.”
“Oh, please, Mr. Scott, I love working in design. That’s my field, after all, and I do think I have a knack for drawing. Don’t make such jokes with me!” Amelia responded with a rare hint of cheekiness. “Well, if you have nothing else to tell me, I’ll be taking my leave.”
Carter nodded.
As soon as the woman left, he received a phone call from his mother. “Carter, your grandfather wants you to come home tonight. There’s something he wants to talk to you about.”
Oscar was acting much more quickly than he had expected.
“I got it, Mom. I’ll be back tonight.”
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