CHAPTER 12: Husband And Wife

"James, are you bent on making me die today?" Fumed Amelia, who was still defending Oliver. "You don't have the means and still dare to falsely accuse Oliver."

"She's right James, you're out of line today, reproached the other guests. They all reprimanded him.

Ava glared angrily at James too after seeing how angry her mother was.

"James, apologize to Amelia now," urged Joseph. If James continued insisting like this, things could turn ugly.

James understood he was a loser in their eyes.

No matter how he tried to explain, nobody would believe him.

He was also too lazy to explain.

"Mom, I'm sorry," said James very reluctantly. But Amelia refused to accept his apology.

"Follow me out," said an angry-looking Ava.

She exploded the moment they stepped out of the VIP room.

"James, you've utterly embarrassed me today," fumed Ava. It's been a long time since mom was happy and you've ruined it.

James felt very helpless when he saw how angry his wife was. He pursed his lips.

They was no point in saying anything. He was sure his wife also believed that his family was not wealthy. James also did not wish to see his wife continue being angry.

"I was wrong."

"You..." Ava hated it the most when James behaved like this. She felt as if she had punched a piece of cotton. He did not feel any pain but she was hopping mad instead.

While James and Ava were talking, Oliver walked over with his nose in the air.

"Ava, James, why are you two standing in here?" Said Oliver with a smirk, gloating over his win. Ava looked down without saying a word. She knew what Oliver was trying to do. If he hadn't purposely picked on the gifts, things would not have turned out so awkward.

She and James would not have been ashamed.

"We're having our private conversation. It's none of your business," said James, no longer able to control his anger.

"James, it was my bad earlier," said Oliver. In front of Ava, he pretended to be a gentleman while trying to provoke James.

"You..." Now James was more pissed. He wished he could call Leo Meyer to come and testify that he was the one who brought the gift.

"Enough, James," said Ava. She knew that Oliver did not have good intentions. James was also rather short-tempered. If they carried on like this, the birthday dinner would end on a sour note.

So Ava suppressed the anger in her heart and said calmly to Oliver, "You go ahead first."

No matter how unsatisfied she was with James, Ava wanted to show him respect in front of the others. Because they were husband and wife.

"Alright," said Oliver, feeling a little disappointed. He looked jealously at James and then bitterly, walked back into the room.

Oliver simply could not understand what was so good about James. He was such a loser. Why did Ava defend him?

When it was only the two of them in the corridor, Ava swallowed and then said coldly, "Go in with me and quietly finish your meal."

"No matter what others say, I don't want you to talk back," said Ava. "Remember, talk less, eat more."

"Ava, if that's the case, then I think I should leave early," said James. He had enough of all the eye-rolling and taunting. He also could not be bothered to deal with those people inside.

"No way," said Ava resolutely. She gritted her teeth and said, "You are my husband and the son-in-law of my family. You must stay till the end of the dinner. Even if you must bite your tongue, you must stay till the end."

Ava was very certain that her parents were already extremely dissatisfied with James. If he were to leave now, they would be unhappy. James' heart suddenly felt a little warm as he watched his wife back.

Although Ava was stern with him, she was still trying to protect him.

Since his wife was trying to protect him, James decided to finish this act for her.

The Birthday celebration continued. After cutting the cake, everyone was in high spirits. Amelia brought up how Oliver had helped Ava settle the legal case against the Cartier.

Amelia wished she could treat Oliver like her own son. She said warmly, "How about this, Oliver? While everyone is still here, give a call to Mr. Fuller. I want to thank him for helping us."

"No problem," said Oliver. He would not miss a chance of being in the limelight.

Meanwhile, James kept his head down and concentrated on eating. But he was despising Oliver with all his heart.

James had been the one who had resolved the case, but Oliver was shamelessly claiming all the credit.

The other party answered the phone very quickly. Oliver deliberately placed it on speakerphone.

"Mr. Fuller, I'm very greatful to you," said Amelia. In front of a stranger, she seemed to have transformed into someone else. She was full of flattery for him. "I know that you agreed to help Ava's case because of Oliver."

"That's right, that's right," said Joseph stiffly. "Mr. Fuller, Oliver said you are a busy man. When will you be available? We would like to visit you."

"Don't worry about it," said Mr. Fuller politely.

"Besides..."