Too Much to Bear, My Love

Chapter 154 It Is Her Then

“Sure,” Amelia and Tiffany said in unison.

The six of them moved to another venue. Riley, Howard, and Xander had also changed into their training uniform. “Riley and Howard, shoot,” Gary commanded.

“Roger.”

Standing on two sides with a gun in their hand, Riley and Howard readied themselves. Within ten seconds, the loud bang of a gun being fired sounded.

Riley and Howard had both shot bullseye on their target. Amelia and Tiffany clapped and cheered enthusiastically on the side.

As they were shooting indoors, they had a lot less space to perform.

“Howard, Xander. MMA sparring. Keep in mind—you must display everything you know. I’m asking for the best of your abilities,” Gary urged.

Howard and Xander nodded and answered sternly, “Gary, rest assured. There isn’t a single mission that we didn’t give our best for. Besides, Ms. Winters is an important friend of yours. We’ll risk our lives to protect her.”

Gary nodded. “Good that you’re both aware.” He turned to Amelia and said, “Amelia, what do you think of the three of them?”

“They’re impressive,” Amelia replied. “Their skills are remarkable. However, I’m normally a homebody. Hiring a bodyguard is only a preventative measure. To hire three at once seems like a waste of talent for them. Why don’t I pick just one?”

Gary thought about it and agreed. “Of course. It’s your decision.”

Amelia smiled. “I’m a woman. Having a man follow me around is a little inconvenient. Besides, my husband would be suspicious as well. Therefore, I’ll pick Riley. Howard and Xander are talents. They should be where they are needed most. For three of them to protect me alone sounds like too much of a waste of their potential.”

Gary turned to look at Riley and said, “Riley, Amelia will be your employer from now onward. Remember our company’s objective—Give the right protection, at the right time, for every side.”

“Yes,” Riley answered seriously.

Tiffany clapped her hands and said, “Gary, you don’t have to make the atmosphere so tense. Relax. You made us sound as if we’re ferocious shrews when we’re actually nice people. Let’s not make Riley misunderstand us.”

Everyone laughed.

Riley took a glance at Tiffany, her hostility lessening as well.

“So, can we sign the contract yet?” Amelia questioned.

“Of course,” Gary answered. “Riley, Howard, Xander, you’re dismissed for now.”

The three of them silently nodded their heads and turned around to leave.

my office,” Gary suggested. The two women

his secretary to deliver two cups of coffee and a glass of warm

“Gary, there are truly many talented people

you? You’re both university graduates—educated. After all, you are a best-selling author. The people I admire most in my life are the novelists who

nonplussed. “You make the novelists sound as if they’re

that so? Their brains are vastly different from that of ordinary people. We ordinary people only think about what to eat three times a day, whereas you novelists think about plotlines day and night. I even wonder if you get lost in the fictional world sometimes and

to reality. The materials of all novels are derived from reality. When we’re done with one novel, we’ll usually take a break for a period of time. We’ll go backpacking, hiking, and if we’re mad enough, we may even explore the deep mountains alone. They actually do a lot more than what people think, for writing depends on a large part of experiencing life. Otherwise, novelists wouldn’t gain the reputation of being crazy in real life. Their

The best-selling author that they’re fans of regards herself as a third-rate novelist. Are

Tiffany laughed.

later, Gary brought out the contract. “Amelia, take a look.

it to Tiffany for a second opinion. The latter read and said, “Babe, it’s all right.

did the same as she did. “This contract will be sent to the legal department to be notarized,” he informed. “There will be no fine no matter which party violates

Amelia nodded.

gesture and said, “Splendid! Gary, it’s no wonder your company is acclaimed. Based on how much you value your clients alone, it

Right as he

on the display. She smiled apologetically at Gary and said, “Sorry, I have to take this.

sounded from

“Carter, you’re up?”

impulsive yesterday.

right before me and didn’t come out of the operating room for a long time,” she admitted. “I was worried something

old Carter had

mood seemed to have brightened on the other side, his tone sounding lively as he asked, “Amelia, are

fall in front of me. Carter, please don’t think of me as cold-blooded. Regardless if

silent on the phone for a moment before Amelia heard a low

Amelia,”

blame you. I only hope you’ll stop being this impulsive in the future. Health is priceless. If you lose it, no

you come to visit me in the hospital? Don’t overthink it. I merely want to see you and

Amelia hesitated.

that a

“Carter, I have matters to handle right now. I might not be able to leave any time soon. I’ll drop by the hospital in

right now?” Carter deliberately made

at her forehead and said,

voice evidently turned downcast. “If you’re free in the afternoon, come visit me in the

felt highly pressured. The way Carter render her

to go. If I’m free in the afternoon, I’ll go visit you.” As soon as she said her

said