Chapter 631 Ignored
The next day, Olivia made a trip to the company. She even asked Isabella to tag along so that she could introduce the latter to everyone. “Ladies and gentlemen, I want to introduce you to a very special person. Ms. Walker is now my goddaughter, and I know there had been rumors about her and Oscar. I want all of you to know that Oscar took good care of her because I told him to. In other words, they’re just friends.”
Everyone was dumbfounded when they heard what Olivia said.
They began to wonder if they had offended Isabella before this. Before this, they only viewed her as the company’s director, but now that Olivia had acknowledged Isabella as her goddaughter, they had to be careful not to step on her toes. From now on, Isabella would have the power to fire anyone who had offended her. The Clintons might even step in to kick them out of Tayhaven.
“Congratulations, Mrs. Clinton. You’re so blessed to have Ms. Walker as your goddaughter. She’s perfect in all ways.” The employees started complimenting Isabella. While some meant what they said, some only said so to get in Olivia’s good books.
Olivia grinned. “Please take good care of Isabella on my behalf. She tends to skip meals when she gets too busy. Please remind her to eat properly, okay?”
“Sure, Mrs. Clinton,” everyone answered in one voice.
After the announcement, all the employers started treating Isabella with great respect.
Olivia patted the back of Isabella’s hand and said, “Come. Let’s go and meet Oscar. It’s time to have a chat with your brother.”
The word “brother” was a slap on her face. It did not sit well with Isabella.
“All right, Aunt Olivia.” Isabella suppressed her emotions and responded with a gentle smile.
Olivia then brought her to the top floor.
When they arrived, Yuliana walked up and greeted Olivia with respect. “Good morning, Mrs. Clinton.”
“Is Oscar around?”
“Mr. Clinton is in a meeting,” Yuliana replied.
“All right. Isabella and I will wait in his office then. My goddaughter and I would like to have lunch with him,” Olivia said.
The other secretaries exchanged glances, as they had no idea who this mysterious goddaughter was.
“Oh, before I forget. This is my goddaughter, Isabella. I hope you can take good care of her and don’t cause her any unnecessary trouble,” Olivia said in a gentle voice while taking a sidelong glance at all the secretaries.
The secretaries were struck dumb. Before they could react, Olivia continued, “Make us two cups of coffee. One without sugar, and the other with less sugar.”
She then entered the office with Isabella.
Yuliana froze right there for a bit but immediately came to her senses. She went straight to the pantry, made two cups of coffee, and brought the drinks to the office. When she came out of the room, all the other secretaries surrounded her.
“What just happened, Yuliana? Did Mrs. Clinton say Ms. Walker is now her goddaughter?” Olivia’s announcement instantly aroused their curiosity.
“Beats me. Get back to work now. You’d be in hot soup if Mr. Clinton catches you gossip in the office. You don’t want that to happen to you, do you?” Yuliana warned.
“Oh, come on. Mr. Clinton is still in the meeting.”
All of a sudden, Oscar’s voice emerged from their back. “Don’t you all have work to do?”
That frightened the life out of all the secretaries.
“Mrs. Clinton and Ms. Walker are waiting for you in your office, Mr. Clinton,” Yuliana said politely.
Oscar knitted his brows and said. “Got it.” He then opened the door and entered his office. The other secretaries tapped on their chests and heaved a sigh of relief. “That was scary.” Oscar was good-looking and excelled in many ways, but they were more terrified of him than finding him attractive.
“Stop talking, and get back to work now,” Yuliana said while rolling her eyes at them.
The secretaries stuck out their tongues, zipped their mouths, and continued with their work.
“What brings you here, Mom?” Oscar asked.
Olivia stood up from the couch and grinned. “I just took Isabella as my goddaughter last night. That’s why I brought her here to see you. You’re her brother now, so treat her nicely.”
Oscar could not help but feel ironic. All of a sudden, the woman who’s crazy over me becomes my godsister? I guess there’s no way I can run away from her now, huh. What can I say? I gotta take my hat off to her.
“I’m busy now, Mom. I’m sure Isabella has work to do too. As a director, she can’t be walking around the office and not doing anything, can she?” Oscar showed no mercy.
“Watch your words, Oscar.” Olivia knitted her brows and expressed her dismay.
“I’m just being honest. Mom. There’s nothing I could do if you don’t like hearing it,” Oscar said with a straight face.
Upon hearing that, Olivia felt a jolt of anger.
Isabella immediately stepped in to defuse the tension. “Aunt Olivia, Why don’t we take a walk around the office? Let’s not disturb Oscar.”
Upon seeing how close Olivia and Isabella had become, Oscar twitched his mouth. It’s as if they had been mother and daughter for ages.
Olivia straightened her back and sat on the couch. “Isabella, carry on with your work. Oscar and I will look for you later. We’ll have lunch together.”
Isabella took a glance at Oscar and nodded. “All right, Aunt Olivia.”
After Isabella left, Olivia let out a sigh and said to Oscar, “Why can’t you be nice to Isabella?”
Oscar spun a pen with his fingers and said, “I’ll only be nice to my wife. Why should I be nice to all the other women?”
“But she’s your sister.”
“First of all, I don’t understand why you acknowledged Isabella as your goddaughter. Did you do it on the spur of the moment? Secondly, I don’t even bother to be nice to my biological sister. Why should I be nice to a godsister?”
“Oscar, you…”
Olivia took a deep breath and said, “Stop trying to make me angry.”
Oscar stood up, walked past his desk, and sat in front of Olivia. He held her shoulders and said, “You know I’ll do anything to make you happy, Mom. But if you want me to keep her company, I’m afraid I can’t. Just so you know, this woman still shows interest in me.”
“But she’s my goddaughter now.”
“She’s only your goddaughter. That means you two are not related by blood. Besides, I had to keep a distance from these female creatures to protect myself from unnecessary scandals. What if they take advantage of me?”
Olivia could not help but burst into laughter. “How rude for you to call them female creatures.”
She then said, “That’s enough. You’re coming to lunch with us later. Whether you like it or not, she’s now my goddaughter. You at least have to pretend you care.”
“No, Mom. I can’t do it.”
“I’ll not take no for an answer. Your dad and I have decided to spend our vacation in Irushea instead, so he won’t be meeting with his friends. Do it for me before I leave, Oscar.”
Oscar had no choice but to agree.
At noon, Olivia, flanked by Oscar and Isabella, left Clinton Corporations like a dignified queen.
Soon, they arrived at a Ferropenian restaurant. Oscar pulled out a chair for Olivia. “Take a seat, Mom.”
Olivia sat down.
Oscar then walked over and took his seat.
Isabella had no choice but to pull her own chair and sit down. She knew Oscar would never do that for her.
“Isabella, the foie gras here is quite authentic. I hope you’ll enjoy the dish.” Olivia smiled.
“Really? I must try it today then. If it’s delicious, I’ll come back for more.”
“You can come here with a reliable and handsome gentleman next time,” Olivia teased.
Isabella glanced at Oscar before responding with a wry smile, “It’s not easy to find a handsome, reliable, and wealthy man. Do you know what netizens say on the internet? They say good men are either married or queer.”
“Queer?”
Isabella responded with a bashful smile. “I mean gay. It’s just a casual remark, Aunt Olivia. Please don’t take it to heart.”
“Isabella, you come from an affluent family, so please don’t forget your identity. You mustn’t read those things on the internet. I have nothing against homosexuals, but you should avoid making remarks about them.”
“All right, Aunt Olivia.”
Meanwhile, Oscar ordered three sets of Ferropenian meals and kept mum throughout the conversation. He did not even bother to look at Isabella. It was as if she did not exist.
