"Do you know the owner of the restaurant?" In the private room, Eric asked Amelia.Amelia didn't hide it from him. "Liam knows her. I've met her a few times."Eric raised an eyebrow. Then, he put on an apologetic look. "Sorry, I was thinking that the food here was great, so maybe you'd like it. I didn't expect that … Will Liam trouble you if he hears of it?"If Liam knew about it, he would misunderstand her. But of course, Amelia wouldn't say that with Eric around."It's okay. Oh, right, you said that you have something to tell me about work. What is it?" Amelia asked."Well, even though this incident was resolved, I'm thinking of a permanent solution. I'm wondering if you're interested in becoming a manager." Eric knew that Amelia had changed the topic on purpose, so he didn't mention Liam again.Amelia was surprised. "A manager? Mr. Richards, you must be kidding. I can't be a manager.""You can if you're willing to. You're capable enough." Eric smiled.He continued, "I saw yo
Eric also spotted the man. His gaze momentarily flashed as he approached Amelia and said, "Don't be afraid."This statement reassured Amelia. She smiled faintly at him and said, "Thank you. I'm not afraid of him.Then, she continued to walk ahead. She showed no intention of acknowledging Liam's presence. She had come to understand that fear would not resolve the situation.Since Liam had come across her and Eric having a meal together, she decided not to evade the issue.Instead, Amelia allowed him to speculate openly.Lily hadn't informed Liam that Amelia and Eric would be dining here.Liam was here because Hannah once mentioned that she hadn't had a meal with him yet since she returned.Furthermore, the incident at the driving school, where Hannah fell and cried due to Amelia's involvement, left him feeling a bit guilty despite Hannah insisting it was her own fault.Even after witnessing everything, he didn't want to blame Amelia.Hence, Liam felt he should make amends t
Sensing something amiss, Amelia turned her head and saw Liam. He was wearing a dark and menacing expression as he gazed at her.However, Amelia felt emotionally numb this time. There were no particular thoughts in her mind. She merely gazed at him with detachment.Liam furrowed his brows, intending to question her. But when he saw Amelia's teary red eyes, the words got stuck in his throat.Was Amelia crying because she had overheard him earlier?For inexplicable reasons, Liam's heart sank and he felt a sudden urge to explain things to her.However, the man standing beside her was far too conspicuous."Since when did Mr. Richards develop a fondness for eavesdropping?" Liam sarcastically remarked. As he spoke, he pulled Amelia closer to his side.When they had bumped into each other at the door earlier, Amelia hadn't paid him any attention. Liam didn't question her about anything either. But he didn't expect Amelia to be so insensible. Even after getting caught red-handed, she con
"What do you think I'm going to do?" Liam bent over and trapped Amelia between the bed and his arms. Liam gazed as her eyes swirled and he suddenly felt like being a little mischievous."Anyway, we've been married for so long, but nothing significant has happened yet." His words were laced with innuendos. It made Amelia's scalp tingle.Indeed, nothing significant had happened.The last time something was about to happen, Liam received a phone call and had left.As she thought of this, Amelia suppressed her fear and put on an indifferent facade.She said, "If you really want to do something to me, I really don't mind. It's just that I'm afraid your little lover will end up in tears again. Or perhaps, she might've already guessed what you're intending to do to me, and just when you're about to take a step, she'll call you."Liam's face darkened. It was obvious he was also recalling the event from before.He slowly sat up and said nonchalantly, "You're being so casual about it; o
"You intentionally gave him that much money with the plan to keep him dependent on you," Amelia said.Liam approached her with a cigarette in hand. Then, he gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. "You're mistaken. My goal has never been your uncle."His goal was her; it had to be her!Amelia looked at him with resentment in her eyes. "But you don't love me.""With a face like yours, does love even matter?" Liam asked as he looked at her with a hint of lust in his eyes. Looking at her face, Liam seemed to recall their first meeting and the countless times they had spent together.Amelia couldn't grasp what Liam meant. She forcefully removed his hand from her face and said, "Liam, can't you show me some respect? Have you forgotten that your hands have held other women?"Amelia's words brought Liam back to his senses and his expression became icy."What bothers you more is that the person wiping your tears now isn't him, isn't it?" he said."Say what you want. I want
She had run away again!When Liam went downstairs, Amelia had vanished without a trace.He stood by the staircase as his hands in his pocket clenched involuntarily.Now that Amelia had become bolder, she kept resisting him over and over.In that case, Liam would let her know just what she could do without him.Meanwhile, Eric received a call from Gio. He wasn't surprised to receive his call, but he was surprised to hear his message. "Are you sure Mr. Prescott intends to resign on behalf of Ms. Jenson from our company?" Eric asked in uncertainty."Yes, I'm sure about it. Hence, I'd like to request you to arrange for her to complete the resignation formalities as soon as possible."Gio was also surprised that Amelia had a connection with Eric.He knew that she worked at Astra. Before, he had even wondered if Liam would interfere with her work. After all, Prescott Group and Astra could be considered as competitors."Is Mr. Prescott looking down on Astra? Ms. Jenson hasn't even
Amelia looked up at Hannah. She didn't know much about her. From their previous encounters, she understood that they didn't like each other.However, in her impression, Hannah seemed like a pampered young lady.And it appeared that her impression was accurate.Hannah was subtly mocking her and insinuated that she had no rights to dine in such a high-class restaurant, even if she had a relationship with Liam.Amelia smiled. "Different strokes for different folks. This place may indeed be renowned, but I think May's cooking is quite good. After all, Liam also approves of her cooking. Otherwise, he wouldn't have hired her to serve him for so long."Hannah's expression shifted. She chuckled and responded, "That's true. Liam does have a lot of charm. He particularly likes to sweeten the deal, and this makes people unwilling to make even the slightest mistake in securing their relationship with him. Look, even you fawn over his servant.""I'm not fawning over her. I'm telling the t
It must be acknowledged that Hannah was indeed raised in a pampered environment.After being provoked by Amelia, she left immediately. Observing her hasty departure, she was undoubtedly going to look for Liam.Amelia left the private room with a smile on her face.Meanwhile, Eric was about to return to his private room after having a cigarette. Just then, he saw a familiar figure."Amelia?" he asked.The person turned around and smiled after seeing him."It's really you. I thought I might've been mistaken," Eric said."What's wrong? Do you also think I have no right to be here?" Amelia retorted with a smile.Eric knew it was a jest, but he could discern something deeper."Who said anything about you?" Eric furrowed his brows. He thought she must have come here with Liam, but Liam wasn't foolish enough to make such a comment."Someone did, but I didn't pay it any mind." Amelia shrugged nonchalantly."Have you eaten? Our meeting was quite serendipitous, so surely you won't