When I Was a Wallflower (Leo and Amelie) novel Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Leo’s expression turned solemn as he silently clenched his fist. At the same time, he thought, Could it be that the donor Zachary is about to meet is really Amelie? He narrowed his eyes and locked his eyes on the car.

In the meantime, the car stopped across the road, and someone opened the door. It was indeed Amelie. Her long hair shone in the morning light, and she moved with light and graceful steps.

Leo watched her walking toward him as if she was in slow motion. His chest tightened even more as she moved closer and closer to him. Somehow, he could even feel that his breath was getting heavier.

Toby could sense something was wrong with Leo, and he expressed his worries because he had never seen Leo acting in such a way before. “Leony…”

However, Leo could not hear Toby calling him as he quickened his pace and walked downstairs in fast and hasty steps. Toby followed him even though he did not know what got into Leo’s head, and it was not until he saw Amelie walking toward the sidewalk from the opposite side that he realized what was actually going on.

“Why is Miss Dillon here?”

Leo did not answer. Instead, he stopped five meters away from Zachary, His eyes were still locked on Amelic, and at that point, he was almost sure that she had come for Zachary!

Toby looked at her and took a deep breath. “So, she lied to me last time.” Leo finally reacted to his words and glanced at him. However, he did not say anything further before turning and staring at Amelie again.

Just when she was about to reach where Zachary was standing, she abruptly stopped in her tracks. Someone probably called her because she could be seen lowering her head, taking out her phone, and answering it. Seconds later, she turned and ran back to the car. In the blink of an eye, the car had already driven away.

Zachary had his back facing Amelie, so naturally, he did not see her coming and leaving. He continued to wait for her even after she left. Toby looked at the car, and only then did he realize that he felt somewhat constricted; he could not breathe normally until she had left the place. At some point, his face was beaded with sweat. Then, he turned to look at Leo and found that he was still standing there like a statue, fixing his sight in the direction where Amelie had departed.

Amelie only remembered that she had yet to call Zachary when she returned to the company. She got out of the car and quickly dialed his number as she walked toward the office. “I’m sorry I can’t make it today, Dr. Zachary. Something came up. I’m truly sorry.”

“What happened? Do you need my help?” Zachary was not the slightest bit angry. Instead, he was concerned that something big had happened to Amelie. Otherwise, she would not have missed the appointment. He knew her temperament well even though they had only met briefly.

“It’s indeed a bit tricky, but I can solve it myself. Thank you for your concern,” she rejected him politely. “Is it okay that we postpone the appointment to, perhaps, tomorrow or later in the afternoon?” After all, she had agreed to meet him. She felt terrible that she had to postpone it last minute.

However, Zachary comforted her, “Don’t worry about it. Take care of your own affairs first and contact me whenever you have time.” After Amelie received his reassurance, she finally thanked him for his understanding. She reached her office the moment she hung up the phone.

She glanced up and saw Julia standing in front of the door with a solemn expression. It was clear for everyone to see that she was fuming in anger as her eyes were practically on fire. Julia immediately dragged Amelie into the office upon seeing her and slammed the door behind them.

Julia was finally able to let out her anger when they were alone. “The Alstons are a’sholes! How could they do something like that?! Stealing someone else’s daughter! They didn’t treat Bria well back then, but now they are acting all pretentious as if they cared about her. It’s disgusting!”

Amelie remained stoic as she took the paper that Julia was holding on tightly in her hand. It was a subpœna; the Alstons had formally sued her. As she read through the summons, she pursed her lips and started holding it so tight that her knuckles became stark white.

Julia sensed the tension around Amelie as she turned around and saw her expression. She immediately stopped venting her rage and slowly moved toward Amelie as she cautiously voiced, “Elie.”