Chapter 697 Wedding Anniversary
As they separated, Amelia’s lips turned redder. At the same time, there was a charm in her misty gaze.
Feeling slightly tipsy, she leaned into Oscar’s embrace and said in a low voice, “Oscar, let’s go home.”
Oscar’s body tensed up immediately. He grabbed her wrist tightly and croaked, “Okay, let’s go home.” Oscar had planned to get intimate with Amelia in the office just now. Knowing that it was almost time for dinner, he held back his thoughts, as he was worried that it would be tiring for Amelia to do it before having dinner.
Oscar’s slender fingers caressed her cheek as he voiced in a seductive manner, “Amelia, my body and my heart are all yours. You don’t have to keep your guards up around me. I won’t be taken away by someone else.”
She remained leaning against his chest. Amelia could not help but smirk slightly, looking happy.
It took a few minutes for her to recollect herself. After that, she left his embrace and voiced, “Oscar, let’s go.”
They left the office and took the elevator downstairs. Unexpectedly, they bumped into Isabella at the entrance.
Isabella’s eyes flickered for a brief moment when she saw the two of them interlocking fingers with each other tightly. Nonetheless, she did not display hostility toward Amelia.
Instead, Isabella approached them and smiled at them politely. “Hi, Oscar, Amelia. Are you guys going back?”
“Hello, Ms. Walker.” Amelia acted as if nothing sour had happened between them. “You get off work early today. How about you invite a guy for dinner together? A pretty girl like you should have someone to accompany you.” She faked a smile.
Isabella stole a glance at Oscar before responding with a smile, “Well, I’m not as lucky as you to be able to meet Oscar at a young age. Moreover, you guys are still acting like love birds even after eight years of marriage.”
“You can too, if you want to.”
Isabella grabbed her bag tightly while the smile on her face broadened.
“I hope so! I’ll invite you to witness my happiness when I’ve found my Mr. Right!”
“Sure!”
After exchanging pleasantries, Amelia held Oscar’s hand and got into the car.
She fastened her seatbelt and let out a sigh helplessly.
“What’s wrong?” Oscar asked, feeling amused.
“Nothing. I can’t help but feel the small talk I had with Isabella a while ago was pretty pointless. It was boring,” answered Amelia.
“You can ignore her next time. You don’t have to waste your time on unimportant people like her.”
She nodded with a smile on her face. “I think the same too. However, I started to realize that she’s quite a strong opponent. She’s pretty outstanding. Not to mention that she comes from good family background, has a pretty look, and is quite capable. If I were a guy, I might choose her too.”
“That explains why you are not a guy. Look at your poor taste!”
Hearing that, Amelia was rendered speechless.
After reaching home, they had dinner with Tony together. Amelia played with Tony for nearly an hour before taking him for a shower and coaxing him to sleep.
After cooing him to bed, she returned to her bedroom.
Oscar remarked, “Mr. Walker and Mrs. Walker’s thirtieth wedding anniversary is coming soon. They will be inviting all the reputable and influential people there. Can you go with me on that day?”
“Okay.”
Amelia nodded in agreement.
To prepare for the big day, Oscar purposely hired a professional makeup artist to do the makeup and also to pick the most beautiful gown for Amelia.
Amelia came out of the fitting room, looking extremely beautiful in a black-diamond gown. The evening gown fitted her perfectly and clung seductively to her hourglass curves. With her hair tied up, it revealed her slender and fair neck. Besides, her makeup was just right, as it was not too heavy. There was a hint of coquettishness in her sexiness.
As she walked out, Oscar stared at her in amazement.
Amelia could not help but blush and asked awkwardly, “Oscar, do I look bad?”
“No, you look good. In fact, you’re extraordinarily beautiful today,” he said sweetly.
Amelia straightened his suit and uttered graciously, “Well, you look super handsome today too. Will we garner everyone’s attention when we show up?”
“That’s for sure. You’ll be the center of attention. What should I do then? I wish to keep you by my side, and I don’t wish to see the other men fixing their eyes on you.”
“Don’t worry. Those men can look at me all they want, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m yours.”
Hearing that, Oscar tapped on her nose dotingly.
Amelia, Oscar, and Tony’s arrival successfully caught everyone’s attention. The men shifted their attention to Amelia naturally, while the single ladies stared at Oscar. Their looks were too striking after the makeover that everyone fixed their eyes on them.
Meanwhile, Olivia was chatting with Carol and the others. She swiftly excused herself when she spotted her precious Tony and instantly headed in Tony’s direction.
“Tony, my darling! You’re finally here!” With that said, Olivia hugged him and gave him two sweet kisses on his cheek. Anyone there could see her overflowing love for her grandson.
Tony responded by returning her a kiss on her cheek and said, “Grandma, you look pretty today, just like Mommy!”
Olivia’s heart was instantly filled with delight when she heard his words. “Such a good boy,” complimented Olivia.
Meanwhile, Carol and the others walked over too. Seeing Tony, they kept pouring praises on him.
“Tony, you look very handsome today! You’re just like a little prince!”
Shooting a glance at Carol, Tony put on a stern face and voiced, “Thank you, Mrs. Clinton.”
The smile on Carol’s face froze. She wanted to reach her hand out to touch Tony, but the little boy dodged almost immediately.
Carol’s expression became awkward, and she retracted her hand briskly.
“Oscar, thank you for coming to our wedding anniversary. Initially, we didn’t want to organize this. However, it’s difficult for everyone to get together once a year. Hence, we decided to throw this party, considering that this would be a good reason for everyone to gather together,” said Carol, changing the subject.
In response, Oscar merely nodded.
Olivia attempted to break the ice. “Has anyone seen Steph and Noah? I’ve been here for almost ten minutes, but I haven’t seen them.”
“Steph is shopping at the mall with her friend. She wants to buy a diamond necklace, but she has maxed out her credit card. Hence, she called Noah for help. I guess she called him over to pay for her necklace.” Carol beamed.
The smile on Olivia’s face faded slightly.
“I have to give her a lecture when she returns. How could she splurge like that? She has to understand that she’s married and is no longer living with the Clintons. She can’t do whatever she wants now. This kid is not behaving well,” Olivia grumbled.
Inwardly, Olivia cared about Stephanie a lot. Steph is now married. She can’t do whatever she wants now. As a good daughter-in-law, she should be more responsible and treat her husband’s family well, regardless of getting married into a rich or ordinary family. Furthermore, Steph should be more sensible, take good care of Noah, and work hard to raise a family with him. Obviously, Steph still has her own way and acts like she’s a single lady.
Then, Carol plastered a smile. “It’s nothing. Stop blaming her. Steph likes to buy accessories for herself. Our family can afford to pay for her branded bags and jewelry. You don’t have to be worried about that.”
Olivia responded with her brows furrowed, “You can’t spoil her like that. Or else, she might become more arrogant someday.”
The next second, the smile on Carol’s face widened.
“Olivia, you’re exaggerating. As Steph’s mother, I think you know her well,” Carol uttered.
Olivia’s lips parted, but she kept mum, nonetheless.
Meanwhile, Stephanie was late and only showed up when the banquet was about to commence.
“Dad, Mom,” she greeted.
Hearing her voice, Olivia turned around, only to see Stephanie approaching them with Noah in her stylish outfit. Seeing that, Olivia could not help but frown again.
“Steph, today is your parents-in-law’s thirtieth wedding anniversary. Where did you go? Do you know that you’re late? How can you be so disrespectful as a daughter-in-law? I didn’t raise you to be this bad-mannered,” Olivia lectured her angrily.
Stephanie was already feeling upset, as the diamond necklace had been bought by someone else just now. She got more furious upon being reprimanded by Olivia out of the blue.
“Mom, I’m already married. Why can’t you show me some respect, especially in front of so many people here?” Stephanie said in a fury.
Her reply made Olivia more livid. Nevertheless, considering that there were many guests around, Olivia held herself back by suppressing her anger.
At the side, Carol comforted, “Don’t be mad, Olivia. Other than being a shopaholic, I don’t think there’s anything else I can complain about her anymore.”
Olivia pursed her lips in response.
“Dad, Mom, Oscar, Amelia. You guys are here,” Noah greeted them brightly.
Then, Amelia nodded at him politely.
Shifting her attention to Noah, Olivia instructed, “Noah, Steph is now your wife, but you shouldn’t pamper her too much. Otherwise, she would be spoiled by you one day.”
Hearing her, Noah tenderly caressed Stephanie’s hair and smiled dotingly. “Mom, I’m lucky to be able to marry Steph. I’ve made my promise to love her and pamper her for life. Other than being a little willful sometimes, Steph is perfect. I bet any man would treat her like a princess, too, as she deserves to be loved!”
With that, Olivia’s expression relaxed a little.
Meanwhile, Amelia scrutinized Noah coldly as he spoke. I would’ve believed that Noah’s a good man who treats Stephanie well if I didn’t know about Noah’s true colors from Oscar.
“Noah, stop being touchy. There are a lot of people here.” Stephanie was not really pleased with his sweet talk. Later, she continued, “Where’s the gift that I prepared for Mom and Dad? Take it out now,” she ordered.
Listening to her harsh tone, Olivia and Carol naturally weren’t pleased.
“Steph,” Olivia called her out.
Stephanie pouted in response to her mother.
Taking out the gift, Noah handed it over to Carol and mentioned, “Mom, Steph personally picked this gift for you. Take a look and see if you like it.”
Carol quickly calmed herself down and said with a smile, “Steph chose it for me? It must be pretty. There’s no need to check on the gift, as I’ll like it regardless.”
Subsequently, she asked the maid to keep the gift carefully for her. “All right, the banquet is starting soon. I’ll need to excuse myself. I need to go on stage for a speech with your father,” Carol uttered with a smile.
“Mom, you can go up now. I’ll take care of my in-laws here,” Noah said gently.
Carol nodded and walked up the stage with Matthew.
