When I Was a Wallflower (Leo and Amelie) novel Chapter 175

Chapter 175

“Miss Dillon?”

When Amelie arrived at the riverside opposite Starlight Media, she was stopped by a young lady. Then, she nodded without saying anything and glanced at the familiar figure not far away. Even though the other person was only a few feet away, she could sense an air of superiority emanating from that other person, which made her uneasy.

“Come here.” The woman nodded at her and led her to the familiar figure.

“Mrs. Alston, Miss Dillon is here,” the young lady informed.

The woman did not turn around but instead authoritatively waved her hand. So, when the young lady saw that, she lowered her head and retreated.

Meanwhile, Amelie silently watched the woman’s annoying behavior and felt speechless. “Is something the matter, Mrs. Alston?” she inquired directly.

Melissa eventually turned around but did not meet her gaze, and there was a hint of displeasure on her face. It was an expression of dismay at Amelie’s lack of respect for her. As was her custom, she conveyed her emotions solely through her facial expression without further explanation. Simply lowering her gaze, she could make anyone feel small and vulnerable.

Nevertheless, Amelie still felt oppressed despite being used to her behavior.

“Do you know why I must fight for Bria’s custody, Amelie?” Melissa finally spoke.

Suddenly, Amelie could finally heave a breath. Don’t you get tired of laying the groundwork and putting up a front? My heart goes out to her. “Let’s cut to the chase.” She had never fancied beating around the bush, so she reminded Melissa directly.

Melissa frowned in displeasure when she heard that. She could no longer control her expression as she felt offended. However, she knew Amelie would not surrender to her like that, so she stifled her anger and finished her sentence. “Our family owns a huge company, so we can’t tolerate malicious comments from the public. You are financially supported by Starlight Media’s boss to raise Brja, and it has become an act of humiliation to our family. We cannot allow you to continue humiliating us, so we will fight for Bria’s custody at all costs!”

“Is that what Leo wants?” Amelie questioned calmly while looking into her eyes.

Melissa froze for a moment before responding, “This is what our family wants.”

In other words, he was bound by whatever the Alstons decided.

The words caused Amelie to frown and she felt a sharn nain in her chest hit cho mickly

must have spent so much time writing a great script that he almost cost Elyse her future.

Initially, she planned on telling Melissa that she was Starlight Media’s owner and paying for Bria’s upbringing from her savings. On the other hand, after hearing Melissa’s remarks, she was no longer in the mood to make such a declaration. While that statement would be a slap in the face to Melissa and the Alstons, it would also give the impression that she had not moved on. Furthermore, it would imply that she could not detach herself from that deceitful family, which would be like rubbing salt in her own wounds.

“Does that mean as long as I don’t use the money offered by Starlight Media’s boss and give up on the job offer, you will not interfere with me and Bria’s lives?” Raising her chin slightly, Amelie enunciated every word as she looked into Melissa’s eyes.

Seeing how serious Amelie was, Melissa snickered in her heart. Pfft, acting so high and almighty. Whom are you trying to show off to?How is a useless woman going to survive without a man? Her intention on that particular day was part of a deliberate plan to ensnare Amelie, and she needed to execute it successfully. Then, mirroring her expression, Melissa intentionally nodded with grace. “Yes.”