When I Was a Wallflower (Leo and Amelie)

A woman’s voice echoed down the line. “Miss Clayton, Mr. Alston is looking for you. Will you be able to

make a trip to Genesis?”

“I’m on my way.” With her mind still in a mess, she was in no mood to wonder why Leo wanted her at

Genesis Company.

Even so, she started the car engine and drove to her destination.

When she reached the building, she stayed in her car and touched up her makeup by applying blush on

her pale cheeks and layering on her lipstick.

Only when she returned to looking as immaculate as usual did she open the door and head up to the top

floor.

In the corridor, she bumped into Laura. “Elyse? What are you doing here?” Laura called out in surprise.

Hearing that, Elyse raised her eyebrows. “Didn’t Leony want me here?” she asked in return.

“Mr. Alston?” Laura thought hard. “He didn’t.”

The woman was Leo’s most capable assistant. She would have known if Leo was looking for Elyse for

business purposes.

If it was a private matter, Leo could always call Elyse himself.

“Were you… tricked?”

Elyse had too much to think about that she didn’t have time to think it through. She only considered the

possibility of this after Laura’s reminder.

Laura reached out and pulled Elyse along with her because she was a sensitive person. “Come with me

for now. I’ll come back to you after I find out the situation.”

As she spoke, she dragged Elyse into a guestroom.

They had just gotten to the door when someone bolted from the room. “Why are you in such a hurry?

Don’t just hide there!”

Elyse and Laura abruptly raised their heads when they heard that, only to see a beautiful figure in front of

them.

Said person was covered in branded items from head to toe. Her clothes on her slender body were of

excellent quality, but the fickleness on her face made others uncomfortable no matter what.

“Miss Jodie?” Laura called out first.

The visitor was none other than Jodie Alston.

Knowing that Jodie wasn’t one to be trifled with, Elyse tentatively asked, “What brings you here, Miss

Jodie?”

Jodie’s eyes were fixated on Elyse. “I’m here because I worry about you, Miss Clayton.”

“Were you the one who called me over?” Elyse suddenly understood what was happening.

Chuckling, Jodie nodded. “Sure am. I hear that there’s something wrong with your eyes, which is why I

paid a good sum for a competent doctor to have a look.”

She then pointed at the doctor beside her.

Elyse felt something snap in her when she saw the doctor. She also couldn’t stop her face from losing its

color again.

Laura’s expression didn’t look all that good either. She might have had a breakdown if she hadn’t

experienced a handful of emergencies during her years of working alongside Leo. She quickly calmed

down and said to Jodie, “We appreciate your effort, Miss Jodie, but I’m afraid Elyse has her designated

ophthalmologist. You didn’t have to worry.”

“But I brought the doctor here. I can’t possibly return empty-handed,” Jodie replied with a half-smile.

Contrary to her emotionless face, she was filled with hatred for Elyse deep down.

She went to look for Carla as Amelie told her to and as expected, the woman ended up confessing

plenty.

Jodie had thought that she had cleverly used Elyse all this while, but it turned out that she was the one

who was used instead!

Not only was she countered, but Elyse also told Carla about the possible quarrel between Amelie and

the boss of Starlight Media.

She was trying to get Jodie to do the dirty work of messing with Amelie!

Jodie might not be the smartest person out there, but she had strong self-esteem. She would not take it

lying down when she had been used.

The reason why she hired an ophthalmologist was to thoroughly expose Elyse!

Elyse soon recollected herself and she coldly rejected Jodie’s offer. “My eyes are all right now. There’s

no need for the doctor to look at them.”

The ‘problem’ with her eyes hadn’t been made public anyway. Jodie wouldn’t dare kick up a fuss as long

as Elyse insisted her eyes were fine.

Hearing this, Jodie hummed in reply, seemingly believing Elyse’s words.

She started to leave but just as Elyse and Laura were about to sigh in relief, Jodie suddenly raised her

voice. “You hear that, Leony? Miss Clayton said there is nothing wrong with her eyes. They’re perfectly

fine!”

Elyse and Laura immediately froze in place. When they turned their heads, they saw Leo walking out of

the door at the side.

Neither of the women spoke as they watched Leo impassively stride over, his faint gaze on Elyse.

Even though he didn’t say anything, his gaze alone felt so overwhelming that she couldn’t breathe or

stand properly.

She might have already fallen to the floor if Laura hadn’t supported her.

Laura discreetly pinched Elyse to get her attention before she lightly shook her head. She then greeted

Leo, “Mr. Alston, someone spread rumors about a problem with Elyse’s eyes. Her fans will start doubting

her if word gets out.”

She was clearly implying that Leo shouldn’t let the issue with Elyse’s eyes go public.

Before he could speak, Jodie clicked her tongue and sneered, “You like looking vulnerable to your fans,

don’t you, Elyse? You even went live to seek attention because of a tiny wound on your finger. Why are

you trying to hide how you lost an eye because of the man you love? Your fans will undoubtedly pity you

more if you announce it to the public. They might even help you force Leony into marrying you!”

“I…” Worried that they could see her nervousness, Elyse swiftly lowered her gaze.

However, her fists were clenched tightly as she tried to swallow her hatred for Jodie.

“Elyse treasures her relationship with Mr. Alston too much to let her fans intervene. What if the hot-

headed fans really went ahead and did something like pressuring them to get married? Their relationship

would only turn sour then.” The quick-witted Laura trod carefully and made her story seamless.

Elyse quickly nodded and echoed, “Jodie, all I want is to properly date Leony. Can you leave it to us and

let us solve our problem ourselves?”

“No can do.” Jodie forcefully shook her head.

Filled with hatred, Elyse dug her nails into her palm over and over. Her face was calm as she turned to

Leo, her eyes letting out an aggrieved glint.

She wanted Leo to make Jodie take a step back.