Chapter 785


    During the family gathering, Stephanie raised a ss of wine and said, “Amelia, I''d like to atone for


    what I did to you previously. I was really rude to you in the hospital a few days ago, but I''ve been


    reflecting on my actions these days, and I think I certainly need to apologize to you.”


    Amelia nced at her, and at that moment, she could not seem to figure out Stephanie''s next move.


    Stephanie is always so unpredictable, and she is always changing her mind.


    “Don''t mention it, Stephanie,” Amelia replied politely.


    Still holding the ss, Stephanie added, “Amelia, if you could forgive me, please have this ss of


    wine with me.”


    Amelia would seem too ignorant and inconsiderate if she refused to drink the wine, especially when


    Olivia and Owen were watching her.


    “Okay, I''ll drink it.” Amelia poured herself some wine, raised her head, and downed it in one go.


    Stephanie let out a sigh in relief when she saw that.


    Olivia tugged at Stephanie and said, “Stephanie, Amelia is a sensible person. Now that you''re married


    and will soon be a mother, you can''t be so rude to Amelia anymore, okay?”


    Hearing that, Stephanie replied obediently, “I know, Mom.”


    Isabe followed suit and raised her ss, saying, “Oscar, Amelia, this is for you two. I caused you


    trouble because of the photo previously. I''ve been thinking a lot ever since Oscar kicked me out of the


    company. Then, I recalled how I used to follow Oscar around these three years and realized that I didn''t


    spend much time on myself. I''ve thought things through now. Since Oscar isn''t fond of me, it''s pointless


    no matter how hard I try. It''d be better if I just let it go. I n to start apany with the resources I


    have and run a business on my own. After that, I''ll find a good match for myself. And now, I only wish


    both of you could forgive me.”


    Amelia nced at Stephanie discreetly, but she could not fathom the intentions behind Stephanie''s and


    Isabe''s actions at that moment. However, Amelia believed that Stephanie and Isabe must be


    softening up Oscar and her for other ulterior motives.


    Isabe had been holding the ss for quite a while, yet Oscar remained unmoving in his seat.


    An awkward look slowly crept over Isabe''s face, and she shot Olivia a look, seemingly asking for


    help.


    Olivia cleared her throat and exined, “Oscar, Amelia, Isabe only did that out of kindness. Since


    she has already gone to this extent, if you two still make things difficult for her, it''ll make her look bad.”


    Amelia pulled Oscar''s arm, and he lifted his arm before looking back at her. Then, he stood up.


    After finishing the wine, Isabe went to Olivia and Owen before sitting down.


    “Aunt Olivia, the office opposite Mallowbrook Expo Square caught my eye. Not only is the surrounding


    environment decent, but the rental is cheap too. I n to set up awork technologypany there.


    Now, I only have to visit the International Trade Administration to settle all the formalities and


    documents and hire people who fit the roles, and I can start working right away,” said Isabe as she


    enjoyed the food.


    “The area around Mallowbrook Expo Square is a bustling ce, and many of them set up their


    companies there. I agree with your decision to start your business there. This is your first time starting


    a business on your own, so you have my full support. How about this? You can seek Oscar''s advice if


    there''s anything you''re unclear of,” Olivia suggested.


    Isabe nced at Oscar before shing a smile. “That''d be great. I''m only worried that Oscar might


    not feel like entertaining me. I did so many mistakes in the past because of my affection for him. I


    guess he''s annoyed by me, so I don''t think he''d like to guide me.”


    Olivia merely responded with a grin before she pretended to continue eating.


    The atmosphere during the meal was rather tense, but it was not that bad either.


    After the meal, Stephanie sent Oscar and Amelia off with Olivia. Stephanie was holding two exquisite-


    looking boxes. One was a gift for Amelia, and the other was for Oscar.


    “Oscar, Amelia, I picked these gifts personally for you this afternoon. For the sake that I went to get


    these gifts while I''m pregnant, please pretend to like them even if you don''t,” Stephanie requested


    meekly.


    Amelia looked down at the gift in her hand without saying a word.


    Oscar then broke the silence and said, “Mom, I''m going back with Amelia now. Tony is still at home, so


    we''re pretty worried.”


    Frowning, Olivia expressed her concern by saying, “I told you to bring Tony along, but you refused. As


    I''ve been taking care of Stephanie, I''ve not seen my grandson for many days.”


    “Mom, I was afraid that he might meet someone rude here. I''ll send Tony over when those annoying


    people are no longer here,” Oscar confessed directly.


    Olivia shot Oscar a look, seemingly expressing her disagreement through her gaze.


    After chatting for a while, Oscar and Amelia got into the car and left the ce.


    Stephanie stood in ce as she caressed her belly. “Mom, is Oscar still unwilling to forgive me?”


    “Do you think you deserve to be forgiven after all the things you did to Amelia? He would''ve cut ties


    with you if not for our sake. A human''s heart is not made of stone, though. If you sincerely wish to


    repent, Oscar and Amelia wouldn''t make things hard for you. Amelia is a thoughtful person, after all.”


    A malicious glint flitted across Stephanie''s eyes. However, she acted obediently and said, “I know. I


    really wish to make things right with Oscar and Amelia again. It was such a huge blow and a great


    reminder to me after finding out that Noah cheated on me. I would''ve gotten bullied terribly by the


    Walker family if I hadn''t had my family''s support. Mom, I owe you a debt of gratitude.”


    Olivia was relieved to see that Stephanie was all grown up.


    The mother and daughter went back into the house, and Stephanie said, “Isabe, you should sleep


    with me tonight. After getting married to your brother, we haven''t really had a good chat with each other


    before.”


    Isabe nodded in agreement.


    The two then headed to the bedroom upstairs. Stephanie asked, “Isabe, did I do well today?”


    Isabe gave her a thumbs-up and said, “Stephanie, you have to keep pleasing Amelia. I''m sure Oscar


    will not go hard on you as long as Amelia softens up a little.”


    A hint of disdain shed across Stephanie''s eyes as she questioned unhappily, “Why do I have to


    please that woman?”


    “Stephanie, you can''t achieve your goal if you don''t sacrifice something. If you wish to reconcile with


    Oscar, you have no choice but to please that woman. When she''s more epting, I''ll go look for Oscar


    with you. By then, you can send your brother some food every day. I''m sure he''ll not stay mad at you


    for long no matter how furious he is,” Isabe revealed her scheme.


    Stephanie mulled over Isabe''s words and did not say another word.


    At the same time, Amelia thought Stephanie had only done so on a whim, so she did not take the


    latter''s words and actions seriously. The next day, unexpectedly, Amelia received a call from the


    reception at noon telling her that Stephanie was looking for her.


    Feeling baffled, Amelia went downstairs to meet her.


    “Amelia, I bet you haven''t eaten yet. I deliberately learned to make these dishes from the chef. Would


    you like to have a taste?” Smiling, Stephanie raised the exquisite lunchbox in her hand.


    Stephanie''s act caught Amelia off guard, so she nced at Stephanie cautiously.


    Seeing that response, Stephanie chuckled and asked, “Amelia, what''s strong? Why are you looking at


    me in such a manner?”


    Amelia shook her head and replied, “Nothing. I promised my colleagues to have grilled fish with them at


    a restaurant nearby. I don''t think I can have the lunch you prepared for me. I''m sorry.”


    Stephanie wore an aggrieved look as she stared at Amelia. “Amelia, are you going to turn me down


    then?”


    Amelia''s lips curled into a subtle smile as she asked, “Stephanie, I... Well, what are you trying to do? I


    don''t see the need for you to prepare food for me when you harbor such deep hatred toward me. I''m


    afraid I''d have trouble digesting the foodter.”


    Even though Amelia was smiling, her words were straight and direct, and she showed no mercy at all.


    Stephanie was about to lose her temper, yet she suppressed her anger when she thought of Isabe''s


    reminder.


    She reached out and wanted to pull Amelia, but thetter dodged her instantly.


    Stephanie suddenly clutched her belly and cried out, “Amelia, my belly hurts.”


    Amelia immediately rushed forward and asked anxiously, “Stephanie, are you okay? I''ll help you over


    there to have a seat.” Amelia then helped Stephanie to the chair for the guest. After that, she instructed


    someone from reception to bring Stephanie a cup of warm water.


    After Stephanie finished the water, Amelia went straight to the point as she asked in a low voice,


    “Stephanie Clinton, what are you trying to do? I''m not in the mood to y along with your tricks.”


    Stephanie opened up the lid and smiled. “Amelia, I''m only here to send you food. Let''s see if you like


    them.”


    Meanwhile, Jolin could not find Amelia as soon as she came out of the restroom, so she instantly went


    downstairs to look for her. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Stephanie holding the


    food and forcing Amelia to taste it. She kept her guard up and hurriedly ran toward the two before


    grabbing the fork from Stephanie.


    “Ms. Stephanie, I''m hungry, so I''ll eat these for Mrs. Clinton.”


    Stephanie was startled by the sudden appearance of Jolin. However, she was infuriated by Jolin''s


    abrupt act and eximed furiously, “Jolin, that''s enough!”


    At the same time, Jolin was putting a piece of steak roll into her mouth. Seeing that Stephanie was


    enraged, Jolin immediately stood straight and replied, “Ms. Stephanie, how may I help you?”


    “You...” Stephanie was burning in fury that she could hardly mutter a word. Then, she turned around


    and looked at Amelia. “Amelia, is this how you make my life difficult?”


    Amelia spotted the gazes of the colleagues who passed by, so she felt slightly embarrassed. Having no


    choice, she gave in and said, “Let''s have a meal at a restaurant nearby. I bet you haven''t eaten since


    you drove all the way here. Let''s have something together.”


    Three of them went to the restaurant nearby. Considering that Stephanie was a pregnant woman,


    Amelia ordered a nutritious meal for her and some grilled fish for Jolin and herself.


    As the three ate away, Amelia brought up the same question again. “Tell me. What are you trying to do


    bying here on purpose today?”


    Stephanie responded with an innocent look, “Amelia, I''m just trying to make amends. Am I not allowed


    to?”


    Maintaining a faint smile on her face, Amelia cast a meaningful gaze upon Stephanie. Stephanie, are


    you kidding me?


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    Stephanie''s face turned ashen and then red in mere seconds. “Amelia, I acted too willful in the past,


    but I suddenly thought things through. So I wish to patch things up with you.”


    Only a fool would believe her nonsense. A leopard can''t change its spots. It''d be a miracle if Stephanie


    couldpletely change her mind about me in a few days.


    “Stephanie, let me be frank with you. Just like how you hate me, I feel the same too. We can never be


    close to each other as a family. I don''t care what made you change your mind all of a sudden, but I


    don''t think we need to force ourselves to ept each other. I''ll have Jolin send you back after this


    meal.”


    A furious look appeared on Stephanie''s face but vanished in the next second. She was about to leave


    after standing up, but as soon as she thought of the responsibility entrusted to her, she held herself


    back.


    “Amelia, have a bite of this. I spent two hours making these steak rolls. Just try some for my sake even


    if you don''t like them.” Without feeling embarrassed, Stephanie ced the food on Amelia''s te.


    Amelia was at a loss for what to do with a pretentious and shameless person like Stephanie.


    After the unpleasant lunch, three of them left the restaurant. Amelia offered, “I''ll ask Jolin to send you


    back.”


    “Mrs. Clinton, my duty is to follow you around. As for Ms. Stephanie, she can have the Clinton family''s


    chauffeur pick her up.”


    Stephanie''s face twitched a little when she heard that.


    Hence, Amelia did not insist on having Jolin send Stephanie. Instead, she said to Stephanie, “Have you


    called the chauffeur?”


    “Yes, I did. The chauffeur will be here in two minutes. You can go back to work first, Amelia.”


    “All right, then. I''ll take my leave now. Take care of yourself when you''re alone here.”


    Stephanie gave her a slight nod.


    As soon as Amelia left, the gentle expression on Stephanie''s face disappeared in an instant.


    “Mrs. Clinton, why would Ms. Stephanie suddenlye to butter you up? Did someone suggest some


    ns to her?” Jolin followed Amelia back to thepany. Furrowing her brows, Jolin added, “Ms.


    Stephanie thought she was smart, but she is actually a fool. She can''t even tell who is sincere to her.


    Obviously, the Walker family harbors ulterior motives, yet Ms. Stephanie trusts them so much. She''d be


    crying when something bad happens to herter.”


    Shaking her head, Amelia replied, “Let''s not bother about her. She''s just someone insignificant.”


    Jolin nodded in agreement and did notment further.