Chapter 48


    Casting an odd look at him, Amelia stated, “Mr. Clinton, you’re crossing the line. We agreed on not


    interfering in each other’s work matters.”


    “Your training in Saspiuburg must be just an excuse. What you actually want to do is to spend all day


    with that man. Amelia, do you think I’m stupid?”


    Gazing at him coldly, Amelia said, “I love money but I’m not as lowly as you think I am. Please watch


    your words.”


    “Amelia, you’re just a woman selling your body. Why are you putting yourself on the moral high ground?”


    Hearing his words, Amelia paled.


    “Since you think of me like that, why are you getting angry? If there isn’t anything else, I’ll shower first. I


    need to get rid of all this sweat.” With that said, Amelia spun around and went upstairs.


    Oscar stared at her with frustration shing past his eyes.


    They used to be on good terms but he did not know when their rtionship had turned as tense as this.


    After Amelia entered the bedroom, she copsed against the door as her legs weakened. For a moment,


    she thought she would be unable to support her pregnant body.


    After leaning against the door for five minutes, Amelia finally took out a change of clothes and entered


    the bathroom. Once she was done with her hot shower, she felt more refreshed, and the gloominess in


    her heart slowly faded away.


    Raising her hand to touch her belly, she lovingly muttered, “Sweetheart, don’t be scared. Even if your


    daddy doesn’t want us anymore, I’ll raise you into an adorable prince or a sweet princess. I’ll never let


    anyone hurt you.”


    Abruptly, someone knocked thrice on the bathroom door. Oscar’s voice came from behind the door. “Are


    you done?”


    After recollecting herself, Amelia opened the door and smiled at him. “Mr. Clinton,


    are you using the bathroom?”


    Instead of replying to her question, Oscar looked at her and asked, “You’re not angry anymore?”


    Amelia’s grin widened. “Was I ever angry?”


    When he raised his hand to childishly pinched her face roughly, she yelped in pain. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Holding onto her cheek, she was sure that her face must have bruised. He must be some stray dog in his


    past life to be acting so rough.


    “Are you a dog?” Amelia red at him.


    “If I were a dog, the first person I’ll bite to death would be you.”


    “Mr. Clinton, regardless of everything, we’re still husband and wife. You don’t need to be that ruthless, do


    you?”


    The only response from Oscar was a roll of his eyes.


    Walking over to hug his waist from behind, Amelia mumbled, “Mr. Clinton, let’s not


    fight anymore, okay?”


    Oscar replied, “As long as you stay good, naturally, I won’t fight with you.”


    Rolling her eyes at that, Amelia muttered sweetly, “You’re paying me for this; I wish I could shower you


    with the sweetest words. Why would I dare to make you mad?”


    Oscar’s mood suddenly lifted. “Quit your current job. I’ll arrange something else for you. The sry and


    benefits will be much better than what you have now.”


    Those were words that Amelia would believe in.


    However, she uttered, “Mr. Clinton, it’s stated on the contract that we won’t intervene in each other’s


    private affairs and work matters. You can’t tell me otherwise now.”


    When Oscar turned to look at her, his stare made Amelia’s heart skip a beat. She actually felt a little


    guilty.


    “What did Carter promise you? Or are you hiding something from me?”


    “Mr. Clinton, you’re overthinking this. I don’t want to quit my job because I just like it. Back then, I was the


    one asking him to keep an eye out for job openings on my behalf. It’s awkward for me to now tell him that


    I want to quit.”


    Prying her hands away from him, Oscar sat on the couch and scrutinized her keenly.


    “Speak. What price did Carter give you?”


    Amelia stood rigid for a moment before she realized what he meant.


    A shudder ran down her spine, but soon, she regained her calmness. “Carter is born with a golden


    spoon. Although the Scotts are iparable to the Clintons, he won’t offer an extremely low price.


    Moreover, as he does have some feelings for me, he might be even more generous than you.”


    By now, Oscar’s eyes were zed with wrath.


    “Amelia, could you be any more immoral than this?”


    “It’s normal for people to die for money, so what’s wrong with me wanting some? Mr. Clinton, why should


    you be angry with that?”


    “Amelia, you’re the most shameless woman I’ve ever seen.” Oscar rose to his feet and left the house.


    Standing transfixed, Amelia bitterlyughed. I’ve always loved money. Why should he be mad at me for


    looking for my next client? Besides, I’m not even doing that. I’m just waiting for you to change your mind.


    What a pity my heart is nothing but a pebble for you to kick around.


    Just as Amelia was in a daze, her phone rang. Picking it up, she realized it was an unfamiliar number.


    Frowning, she epted the call, fearing that it might be one of her colleagues. “Hello, may I ask who


    you’re looking for?”


    “Amelia, it’s me. Can we meet?” It was Cassie.


    Falling silent for a moment, Amelia finally muttered, “Okay. You decide on the venue and text me the


    address.”


    After ending the call, Amelia sat on the bed and fell deep in her thoughts again. Soon,


    her phone made a noise. It was Cassie messaging her with the time and address,


    The next day, Amelia went out to meet Cassie during her lunch break.


    Just as she sat down, Cassie pushed the menu toward her. “The set meals here are quite good. Order a


    set; we’ll talk as we eat.”


    Amelia responded, “It’s fine, Ms. Yard. With the rtionship we have, I’m afraid I might not be able to eat


    anything. Why don’t you just get straight to the point?” After a snap of her fingers, Cassie uttered proudly,


    “I already have Oz’s kid, so I’m here to ask you to leave him. Tell me what you need.” “Ms. Yard, are you


    really pregnant? How many months it has been? Speaking of which, how long have youe back here


    for? Could it be that you’re pregnant with someone else’s baby?” Cassie paled momentarily but she soon


    sneered, “Sharp-tongued, I see. Ms. Winters, it’s true that I’m lying to you when I said I’m pregnant, but


    I’ve already been intimate with Oz. I’m sure our love is already in the making inside my body.” All Amelia


    did was quietly listen to her. I’m afraid Cassie’s the only one who can be so proud to be a mistress. She’s


    from a wealthy family and she’s had an excellent education. Yet, she’s so conceited and has such a


    terrible personality. Oscar’s a weirdo among weirdoes to fall in love with her and treat her as his


    precious. “I can also say I have his baby, too. Thew states that the husband and wife aren’t allowed to


    divorce while the wife is pregnant. Ms. Yard, do you really want to be the mistress who ruins someone


    else’s family? You’re well educated. I don’t think you’ll pull such an indecent act,” Amelia refuted.


    Hearing that, Cassie red daggers at her.


    “Amelia, if you have some shame and wits left in you, get lost. Stop clinging to the Clintons for their


    status and wealth. Don’t you think you’re like a clown?”


    “Ms. Yard, those are the words I was going to say to you,” Amelia answered. “Aren’t you a mistress trying


    to gain wealth and status? However, unlike me, youe from a wealthy family. Aren’t you afraid that


    you’ll humiliate your family?”


    It seemed like Amelia had hit her sore point as Cassie snarled, “Amelia, stop calling me a mistress! I was


    the first to know Oz and we were nearly married. You’re the .. third wheel in our rtionship!”


    Amelia scoffed, “You’re a pianist, Ms. Yard. You’re famous, talented, and sophisticated, but you don’t


    filter your words. I’m starting to wonder if you know thew. Oscar and I have a marriage certificate, and


    a married couple’s assets are protected by thew. Why am I suddenly the third wheel? Ms. Yard, why


    don’t you exin to me?”


    Giving her a stony look, Cassie warned, “Stop pushing your luck, Amelia Winters.”


    At that, a loudugh escaped Amelia.


    “You are hrious. I’m pushing my luck? It’s more like you’re pushing your luck.” Folding her arms,


    Amelia continued, “A question for you, Ms. Yard. You chose to ditch the wedding back then. Why are you


    back now? What do you love about Oscar?”


    Amelia’s questions stumped Cassie.


    “Another question for you. If the Clinton Corporations encounter a financial crisis, will you go through the


    tough times with him? You seem like a delicate flower.”


    Cassie froze for a second. “You need not worry about that for me. Didn’t you marry Oz because of


    money back then? The Clintons and the Yards are families of equal status. Even if the Clintons have a


    financial crisis, the Yards will lend a helping hand. My parents only have one daughter; they can’t bear to


    see me suffer. That’s why your hypothetical situation will nevere true.”


    Shrugging, Amelia responded, “You can think of it as me being too worried. But you haven’t answered


    this: what is your aim for clinging to Oscar after your abrupt return? Don’t tell me it’s because of love.


    Oscar only believes in that answer because he’s in love with you. On the other hand, I’m not stupid.”


    “I’m back because I love him. He loves me, too. You’ve been Mrs. Clinton for too long now; isn’t it time


    for you to leave the title behind?”


    “What if I say no?”


    Cassie confidentlyughed. “I’m afraid this isn’t up to you. Oz promised me


    yesterday that he’ll divorce you as soon as possible, and he never lies to me.”


    “I’m afraid I have to disappoint you, Ms. Yard. Just a moment ago, I asked him if he’s going to divorce


    me, and he told me that he hasn’t made up his mind. So I’m still Mrs. Clinton while you can only be a


    mistress,” Amelia crowed.


    With colors draining from her face, Cassie seethed, “That’s impossible. Oz loves me! If he tells me he’s


    marrying me, he will.”


    Amelia raised her brows and shrugged. “Maybe he waspletely captivated by you four years ago, but


    your escape from your marriage turned him into theughingstock of the upper-ss society. Do you


    think a man can bear with that humiliation? If I were he, I would be kind just by not taking revenge on


    you. Hence, let me advise you-don’t think too highly of yourself.”


    Hearing her words, Cassie began to tremble from agitation.


    “I did it for my future back then, and Oz will understand it. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have waited for me for


    four years.”


    “Ms. Yard, are you sure that Oscar waited for you for four years? Why am I his wife, then?”


    ncing at her, Cassie suddenly returned to a calm state and uttered, “He’s a man. A great man like Oz


    has physical needs when I’m not around him. It’s fine for him to have a woman to deal with his needs


    while I’m absent.”


    If Cassie had not been a daughter of a prominent family, Amelia would be shocked by those words. That


    exnation was not something an ordinary person could begin to understand.