Chasing My Rejected Wife

Chapter 27 Humiliating Her

The car stopped at the main entrance of the City Hall. Elliot got out of the car and took her along with him into the City Hall building. The two of them went to the conference room. When they opened the door, they straight away saw Rodney. He was with his special assistant, Deon. Wearing a suit, he looked imposing. In the room, there were presidents of other companies who also came for the bidding, each accompanied by their assistants. Then, Elliot sat down. Seeing that other assistants were standing, Amber also stood behind Elliot. Unexpectedly, Elliot pulled her to his side and made her sit down next to him.

Seeing that Elliot dragged Amber to sit down, Rodney's eyes darkened with anger. Elliot sensed Rodney's displeasure, lowering his voice, he said, "This Mr. Barron seems to be hostile towards me?"

"Is that so?" Amber took a glance in Rodney's direction upon hearing what Elliot had said. Rodney's handsome eyes were fixed on her, and she looked away indifferently.

"It's true, I always feel that the way Mr. Barron looks at you is a little strange. Both of you really don't know each other?"

"I don't know him!"

"Then that's weird! Is it because of the fight we had last time? This Mr. Barron doesn't seem to be such a petty person though?"

"That's hard to say. You just have to be careful." Amber went along with his words.

"Of course, I'll be careful. Now, let's prepare for the urban construction project first." Elliot sneered. "Mr. Barron is backed by the Chief Secretary. Our company may face some trouble this time."

"That's not for sure! With a good bid proposal, perhaps we can stand a chance." Amber was not too worried. Since Channing had promised her that he would be impartial, then he would not show favouritism. This time, the urban construction project will be determined based on each own abilities.

"I think so too. If the chief secretary dares show favouritism, just wait and see what I'll do!" There was a smile on his face, but there was a hint of cruelty in his tone.

Amber was used to seeing Elliot behaving cheeky and unserious. Now that she suddenly saw him like this, she was stunned for a moment. At the same time, Walter entered with a briefcase in his arms.

Seeing that Walter came in, Elliot patted Amber's shoulder and said, "Wait for me in the car first. I'll be back for you after the conference. Remember, don't go too far!"

His voice was not low, and everyone heard it. Someone laughed and said, "Mr. Thomson, you really don't forget to bring along a female confidante wherever you go!"

"Indeed, didn't someone say that it won't be tiring when men and women work together?"

"Ha-ha, Mr. Thomson, you won't be exercising after the conference, will you?"

"Of course!"

Hearing this, Amber glared at him. Elliot winked at her with a smile. Then, a loud bang was heard, the cup in Rodney's hand fell to the ground and water splashed up in all directions. Everyone was shocked and looked at him in unison. His face was gloomy as if he was about to kill someone.

Seeing the unfriendly expression on Rodney's face, everyone felt a little embarrassed.

Amber went out of the conference room and waited in a small garden of the City Hall. After a long time, she still didn't see Elliot. Thinking that the conference today would not end in a short time, she planned to wait for Elliot in the car. As soon as she walked out of the main entrance, she met the person she didn't want to see.

Celia had dressed glamorously and got out of the car. When she looked up and saw Amber, her expression became a little stiff. She asked in an unfriendly tone, "Why are you here?"

Amber looked at her and snickered, not having the slightest intend to respond to Celia at all. Celia became a little anxious when she saw that Amber said nothing. "Are you looking for dad? Why are you looking for dad?"

"Is there something wrong with you?" Amber couldn't help asking.

"Is there something wrong with me? Isn't it you who have something wrong? Amber Stone, didn't you cut ties with dad as his daughter? Why? Are you regretting it now?"

"Regret?" Amber was stunned for a moment and then immediately reacted. "Yes, I do regret now!"

"What do you want? Don't tell me that you want to return to the Black family? I say, Amber Stone, can you not be so shameless. It was you yourself who wanted to cut off the relationship with him. What's the point of regretting now?"

Amber knew exactly what Celia was thinking. Celia was afraid that Amber would ruin things between her and Rodney when Amber returns to Channing's side.

Since Celia was so afraid, Amber had to provoke her more. Amber smiled playfully and said, "I am the legitimate daughter of Mr. Black. You are just the daughter of the mistress. If I return to the Black family, reveal your mother's identity as the mistress and your identity as the illegitimate daughter, what do you think will happen?"

"You... are you crazy? This will ruin dad's reputation!" Celia's face was full of panic. "Amber Stone, you can't do this!"

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Looking at Celia's despicable face, Amber sneered and said, "Since you know that I can't do that, why did you come to provoke me?"

"I..." Celia's face turned a little pale. She was too hasty just now. When she saw Amber in the compound of the City Hall, she was inexplicably worried and it irritated her.

"I'm telling you, Celia Black. I, Amber Stone, am not easy to bully. I don't fancy the luxurious life that you and your mother want to live. Without Channing Black, I would still be Amber Stone. But for parasites like you two, it's not the same. Both of you are nothing without Channing Black. So, you'd better not provoke me, I'm warning you! The next time you see me, you'd better detour and stay far away from me. If you approach me and make me unhappy like this again, I don't mind letting you and your mother hit the headlines for once!"

Hearing Amber's cruel words, the hatred in Celia's heart was great. She wanted to go tit for tat, but dared not do it. Suddenly, she saw the appearance of a familiar figure.

Putting on a pitiful expression on her face, with her voice sounding as if she was frightened, Celia said, "Sorry! I'm sorry, Miss. Stone. I'll detour the next time I see you. Don't worry, I'll never show up in front of you. Please don't tell anyone about my previous pregnancy, I beg you!"

Celia's expression changed too fast. Amber had not yet fully process what was going on, then a familiar scent got closer and closer. Without needing to look back, Amber knew who it was.

She placed a hand on her forehead, and the man's cold voice sounded, "Amber Stone, what are you planning to do?"

"Rodney!" Celia thrust herself towards him like a weak little girl. Amber laughed bitterly and decided to stride away, but Rodney didn't want to let her off like this. He helped Celia, who was like a boneless creature, to stand properly and said to her in a gentle voice, "Wait for me over there. I have something to say to her."

Celia didn't want to leave at all, but Rodney's tone was unquestionable, so she had to walk away unwillingly.

Rodney looked at Amber, who didn't even look at him directly. "Amber Stone, you never learn, do you?"

Amber ignored him and strode towards the car. Rodney was enraged by her attitude and stepped forward to stop her. "Don't forget that your friend, Noemi Herrera, is still under training. If you provoke me, I can let her find no job!"

"Mr. Barron, what do you want?" Noemi was her weakness, Amber had stopped walking.

"Next time, stay further away from Celia. By the way, didn't you say that you were going to apologise to Celia? Today is a good time! As long as you are sincere, I will consider letting Noemi off!"

These words made Amber raise her head to look at Rodney. Their eyes met. Rodney's eyes were full of coldness that could send shivers down one's spine. Amber's lips twitched a little and replied, "How do you want me to apologise? Do you want me to kneel down?"

"Kneeling is not necessary. Didn't you ask Celia to detour when she sees you? Repeat the words that you have threatened her with. Remember to change the nouns, the person who takes a detour should be you!"

Both his voice and expression were cold and heartless. Amber stared at the man whom she had deeply loved for five years, forcing back the tears that were welling up in her eyes.

"Okay, Mr. Barron, I'll apologise! After I apologise, will you let Noemi off? I want you to answer me directly!"

"That depends on the sincerity of your apology. If you are not sincere...."

This was the same as saying that even if she apologised, he would still pick on her by saying that she wasn't sincere. Rodney didn't want to let her off at all, and anything she did would be meaningless.

Understanding this, Amber turned around again. Behind her, Rodney said in a cold voice, "Amber Stone, this is your last chance! If you're giving this up, be prepared to bear the consequences!"

She didn't pause at all and strode straight to Elliot's car. Upon getting into the car, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Amber hated herself like this. To this day, she already knew that this man was so heartless. She actually still felt heartbroken and would still cry because of his heartlessness.

Rodney's gaze followed Amber's figure. His heart felt empty as he watched her slam the car door shut.

He didn't want to be so vicious. But when he thought of what Elliot had said in the conference room, thinking she might be lying under Elliot's body and moaning every night, his heart felt as if it were sliced into pieces. He was in so much pain, how could he let her feel better?

"Amber Stone, this is what you owe me. If I'm not happy, you have to be the same," thought Rodney.

He turned around unfeelingly, Celia was standing not far away, looking at him pitifully. He suppressed the frustration in his heart and walked towards Celia.

His voice was gentle, but there was no warmth in his eyes. "What have you come here for?"

Celia purposely didn't go too far away. She clearly heard how vicious Rodney was to Amber. She was overjoyed in her heart, but she said, "I came to look for my father because of some matters. Rodney, I think Miss. Stone had said all that because she was in a bad mood. You don't have to make a fuss about it with her. Although she was so cruel that she killed our child, it has been so many years after all and I have let it go. Let's just forgive her!"

After her performance of displaying great righteousness, she thought that Rodney would see her in a new light. It was lunchtime now, he would definitely have lunch with her because of her kindness.

But she was wrong. After listening to her words, Rodney's gaze became more and more gloomy. He raised his wrist and glanced at his watch. "The conference is over. You should go to see Mr. Black. I have something else to do, I'll have to go first!" Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Celia's heart sank and she squeezed out a smile. "Rodney, it's lunchtime now. How about you stay and we'll have lunch with dad?"

"Maybe another day. I really have something to do today!" While speaking, Deon also came over. Rodney and Deon got in the car and left.

Celia was furious. Originally, she came here just to find an excuse to dine with Rodney, but she never expected this result.

After watching Rodney leave, she drove home as well.

Shannon was sitting in the living room, watching TV. She was a little surprised to see Celia back home. "Why did you come back? Didn't you say that you were going to ask Rodney out for a meal?"

"He said he had something to do and had no time." Celia sat down unhappily. "Mum, I saw Amber at the City Hall today."

"What was she doing there? Don't tell me she went there to find your father?" Shannon was shocked.

"I was also worried about this. When I saw her, I didn't manage to control my anger and was threatened by that little b*tch. Fortunately, Rodney came out...." Celia told Shannon about everything that had happened.

"Why did you provoke her? That little b*tch is like a hedgehog, poking whoever she sees. Now that she's living a poor life, it won't be a good thing if she regrets and look for your father. After all, you and Rodney are not married yet. You can't make any mistakes at this crucial point."

"Mum, what should we do now? If Amber really asks my dad for it, dad will definitely not refuse her. In this way, Rodney and Ms. Grant will know that we're sisters. By then, there will be no possibility between me and Rodney."

"Don't worry, let me think of a way. Previously, I planned to drive her out of South City first without telling your father. Now that she had shown up, I have to change my strategy. Let's have a talk with your father tonight."