Chapter 106 Amelie and Toby Are Together
Elyse purposely looked as if she couldn’t read Leo’s mind. With a smile, she continued, “That sounds like good news, though. Remember the huge scandal between Miss Dillon and the boss of Starlight Media? But there was no news about their marriage all this while, so I was quite worried for them. Turns out she is dating Toby Walsh! Heh, Toby used to be such a huge flirt, but now that he’s with Miss Dillon, he doesn’t go around seeing other girls anymore. He must be really into her, huh? Honestly, I’d still feel a little guilty for her if she isn’t able to find another man since you divorced her because of me. It’s good to see them together. Leo, you too don’t have to worry about her anymore. From now on, just focus on living your life with me.”
Leo didn’t respond to her, and his body turned rigid.
Elyse caught his subtle movements but didn’t let it show on her face. Deep down in her heart, however, she felt smug.
Leo would soon find out about the truth between Amelie and the boss of Starlight Media, and since his interest in Amelie was also growing, Elyse took the chance to pair Amelie and Toby up to prevent Leo from having other ideas.
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After the meal, Toby and Amelie chatted about the ancient shoemaking method that Amelie’s father used.
“We plan to still use the traditional technology for production, and in the sales process, we also hope that you can endorse us,” said Toby.
Since the shoemaking craftsmanship was passed down from her father, Amelie naturally hoped that Toby could carry it forward. Hence, she agreed readily, “You can rest assured. Not only will Foxy fully support it, but I will also send more people to push it to the market.”
“Thanks in advance.” Toby looked at Amelie with a warm gaze.
The two then chatted a little more and left around 4.00PM.
It was time to pick Bria up.
Toby insisted on sending Amelie over. As Amelie’s car was parked elsewhere, and she was still chatting with him, so she nodded and agreed to his offer.
When they arrived at Starlight Media, Bria skipped out of the building.
When she saw Toby, her bright eyes suddenly stopped blinking, and the cheerful expression she had morphed into hostility.
Bria knew Toby was Leo’s friend, and since she was afraid of Leo, she was naturally hostile to any of his friends.
“Hello, Bria,” Toby greeted while walking up to her. His smile was warm and bright.
“Mr. Walsh,” Bria gently greeted him back before running to her mother and hugging her thigh.
“Would you like to go to the amusement park?” asked Toby.
Bria blinked her eyes at him.
When Amelie and Julia brought her to the playground last time, she had so much fun riding the flying planes and trains that those memories still stuck with her.
“Mmhm.” She nodded.
Crouching in front of her, Toby asked, “Shall I bring you there?”
Bria glanced at him and then at Amelie.
A child could not resist the temptation of the amusement park, after all. “Okay,” she replied with a nod.
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Amelie objected. “Your time is precious, Mr. Walsh.”
“I’m not as busy as you think.” Stretching his hand out, he hugged Bria in his arms and tapped on her nose gently. “Let’s go.”
Bria hummed and beamed prettily.
Seeing how anticipated Bria was, Amelie decided to stay quiet and followed the two to the playground.
Toby hugged Bria in his arms and went on the merry-go-round, the pirate ship, and many other rides that she had dared not take previously.
Surprisingly, Toby’s embrace was so warm that she realized that she was no longer afraid of riding those attractions.
Somehow, she seemed to become more courageous because of him.
Leaning into Toby’s chest, Bria giggled non-stop.
Amelie, on the other hand, smiled in contentment when she saw how happy her daughter was.
When Toby raised his head to see her, he caught the faint smile on her lips and was slightly taken aback by it.
Even though her smile was faint, it was very gentle, just like a whole hill of cherry blossoms blooming in Spring.
It was tender, yet very charming.
The three hung out together until the night ushered in.
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