Chapter 628 Just Enough
That night, Carol took Isabella to the Clinton residence.
“Olivia, it’s Isabella’s fault for causing you so much trouble. I’m truly sorry about it.” The moment Carol entered the living room, she intentionally humbled herself.
Olivia glanced at Isabella and sneered, “I’m partially at fault too. Young people tend to do things impulsively without thinking of the consequences.”
“Olivia, you are right. That’s what I told her too. She’s very devoted to Oscar, and that’s why she can’t accept the fact that he is getting back with his wife again. But after talking to her for hours, she has finally come to terms with it.” With that, Carol looked at Isabella and said, “Isabella, after all, Olivia does dote on you. Don’t you have anything to say to her?”
With her head bowed, Isabella apologized, “Mrs. Clinton, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to argue with you. But, Oscar’s decision to rekindle his marriage is a huge blow to me. My mind went blank at that moment. All I wanted to do was to look for you for answers, and that was what happened. I’m very, very sorry about it. I really didn’t mean to upset you.”
It was only then that Olivia was appeased.
“Isabella, I should have been more thoughtful. All I think about is to give Tony a complete family and end up ignoring your feelings. I’m sorry about that.”
Olivia had put on such a great show and saved Isabella from being embarrassed. If Isabella continued to be unreasonable, the consequences would be dire.
Isabella was well aware that there was no way she could go up against the Clintons as of now. Hence, she could only accept Olivia’s apology, but she was no fool. She had already lost the man she loved. If she really offended Olivia, it would only make matters worse for herself.
“Mrs. Clinton, I’m also at fault. Please accept my apology and let bygones be bygones. Is that all right?” Isabella went along with it out of respect for Olivia.
Olivia appeared to be very pleased and realized that Isabella had potential. She did love to socialize with intelligent women after all.
“Olivia, I have forgotten to send you my congratulations on the rekindling of the marriage between Oscar and Amelia. Do you plan to have another wedding?” Carol sat down and asked about their plans.
“Initially, we plan to organize another wedding. But, Oscar says that it will be meaningless if we hold the wedding too many times. In the end, we decide to just invite some friends for a meal and be done with it,” said Olivia indifferently.
Carol nodded and did not probe any further.
Olivia glanced at Isabella and said, “Isabella, I want to take you in as my goddaughter. Have you given any thoughts about it?”
Before Isabella could respond, Carol jumped in. “Of course, this is a good thing. Isabella has always treated you as her closest relative. Before coming here today, she has even told me that if she can become your daughter-in-law, she will definitely take good care of you and keep you accompanied. When the news of Oscar renewing his marriage comes out, it hit her very hard. No matter what, she isn’t fated to be your daughter-in-law. Now that you want to take her in as your goddaughter, she must be so happy.”
Olivia smiled wryly and said, “Don’t try to console me. Earlier today, Isabella said that being my goddaughter is only a consolation, and I am only doing it out of pity for her. I can’t tell if she is happy with my decision. Isabella, am I right?”
Isabella looked up and said with a gentle smile, “Mrs. Clinton, I’m very fond of you, and you know that. I will be very honored to become your goddaughter.”
“Fine then. One of these days, I will organize a function and introduce you officially as my goddaughter. This way, it will stop many people from gossiping,” said Olivia. That was also meant as compensation for Isabella. After all, if Olivia failed to handle the situation between the Clintons and the Walker family properly, it would be an insult to the Walker family. Furthermore, Stephanie insisted on marrying Noah. She had to watch what she did. If not, Stephanie would suffer once she was married to Noah.
“Olivia, I know you have put in a lot of effort for Isabella. In the past, she was too immature and upset you. Once you have acknowledged her as your goddaughter, you should give her a piece of your mind,” said Carol with a smile.
Olivia shook her head. “Isabella is an understanding child. Perhaps, I have promised her too much in the past and failed to deliver in the end. In fact, I’m the one who has broken my promise to her. Why don’t I do this? Tomorrow, I will host a banquet and invite some of our closest friends. This way, I can introduce Isabella to them officially.”
“Isn’t this too grand?” asked Carol. “If you over-indulge Isabella, she may become too arrogant.”
Even though Carol said that, deep in her heart, she was jumping with joy. Only a fool would allow such a great opportunity to pass by.
“I doubt it. My goddaughter deserves only the best.”
“Isabella, thank your godmother.”
Isabella said obediently, “Thank you, Godmother.”
The change in the way Isabella addressed her sounded so natural.
Olivia smiled. “Good girl.” She removed a red item from her handbag and opened it up. There was a sparkling bangle in it. “Isabella, I have picked this specially for you as my goddaughter. Do you like it?”
Isabella perused it and said, “I can tell it costs a lot. I’m afraid I can’t accept this present.”
She pretended to return the gift. Once again, Olivia handed her the bangle and said, “Put it on. I have chosen this specially for you.”
In the end, Isabella accepted the present.
“Thank you, Mrs. Clinton.”
After staying at the Clinton residence for nearly two hours, both mother and daughter finally decided to leave.
Once they got into the car, both Carol and Isabella’s hearts sank.
Isabella threw her new bangle aside and said spitefully, “This old hag is too much. She thinks that she can placate me with one bangle. What does she think I am?”
“Don’t break it. Otherwise, when she asks to see the bangle, you won’t be able to produce it,” advised Carol. The earlier episode with Olivia was too exhausting for Carol. Her face was about to get cramps from all those smiling. Obviously, she was not in the mood to put on another smile.
“So what if it breaks? You don’t expect me to treat it as a piece of treasure, do you?” said Isabella with disdain. With a depressed look, Isabella continued, “What goddaughter! Before this, she promised me that I would get to marry Oscar. Now that her grandson has returned, everything has changed. I can’t wait to kill that little bastard. My dream of marrying into the Clintons has been dashed because of him. On top of that, I have been made the laughingstock. I won’t let this go.”
“Then, what do you intend to do? Olivia has already done everything she can for you. It’s better to be her goddaughter than to have nothing at all,” responded Carol in frustration.
“Mom, you take her side just because she has given some small favors?” asked Isabella as she glared at her mom.
“Enough. Just be a good goddaughter of the Clintons. Perhaps, that will give you more opportunities to get closer to Oscar. When the time comes, you can win his heart back. No one says that a godbrother and a godsister cannot be together,” said Carol with a sinister look.
“Mom, you mean-”
“You can’t get close to Oscar as an admirer, but as his godsister… Do you understand what I mean?”
All of a sudden, Isabella’s eyes lit up.
“Mom, I understand what you mean now.” Suddenly, Isabella was in high spirits once again. “Mom, you’re really my lucky star. Once I have the Clintons under my control, I won’t forget to help out with our family.”
“Just remember what you say today. It’s not easy for Noah to handle the company all by himself. As his sister, you should also help him obtain some investment if you can. Tomorrow, Olivia will be introducing those friends to you, won’t she? Don’t forget to put in a few good words for Noah.”
Surprisingly, Isabella was not even angry. Instead, she smiled and said, “Mom, don’t worry. I will make sure Noah is being looked after as well.”
Carol nodded and said nothing more.
