When I Was a Wallflower (Leo and Amelie)

Elyse had no idea what was going on with Owen. If she caused some trouble, all their efforts would go

down the drain.

The instant Amelie was done sending the message, she heard the doorknob turning. She promptly got to

her feet and saw a dapper-looking man stepping into the room.

The man sported a solemn expression. With a tall and burly figure, he looked domineering. Although

there were only some wrinkles on his face, his hair was all gray, which made him look like he was in his

late fifties.

He was none other than Owen Steward, who was a business tycoon in Skaynia. In fact, he was only in

his early forties.

“Good day, Mr. Steward.” Seeing the man, Amelie ambled forward and greeted him politely.

On the other hand, Owen asked her to drop the formalities. “Why didn’t you tell me that you were

coming? I would’ve picked you up at the airport.”

“You’re a busy man, so I can’t possibly waste your time.” Amelie put on a gentle smile. Despite her polite

tone, she appeared amiable.

The instant Owen saw her, he stopped looking solemn and put on a faint smile.

Meanwhile, Elyse still wasn’t willing to give up. “They must be mistaken!” She could never believe that,

given her connections, Owen would refuse to see her. “I’ll tell Mr. Steward that I’m friends with Mrs.

Steward. I’m sure he’ll let me in.” Then, she shuffled toward the security guard.

Just then, someone got in her way and said, “Stop right there. You’re only going to ruin our plan.”

Elyse had turned around in a hurry and almost crashed into that person. She looked up and realized it

was Toby, whose handsome face appeared impassive as he glanced at her.

“What do you mean?” Elyse was eager to regain her dignity, so she had forgotten that she had an image

to keep up. Her expression appeared somewhat hideous.

On the other hand, Toby wasn’t willing to speak to her, nor did he bother to explain anything. He gazed at

Leo and said, “This matter is very important, Leo. Why don’t you bring Miss Clayton somewhere else

first?”

“I’m here to help!” Elyse was enraged that she was ignored, but she still suppressed her fury and

explained, “I’m on good terms with Mrs. Steward. I’m the best person to persuade Mr. Steward.”

Hearing that, Toby could barely conceal his contempt. “You said you’re on good terms with Mrs. Steward,

but don’t you know she has nothing to do with Mr. Steward anymore? Besides that, they’re enemies

now.” He had wanted to save the last bit of dignity for her. However, since she just couldn’t see sense, he

had no choice but to break the truth to her.

“No way…” Elyse’s face paled in an instant. “How do you know?”

In fact, Toby wasn’t aware of it initially, but Amelie had brought it up while they were on their way to this

country.

Elyse had offered to help, but she was completely clueless about what had happened in the Steward

Family, which was ridiculous. Fortunately, Toby had decided to come over as he was worried about

Amelie. Otherwise, their plan would’ve been ruined.

He then gazed at Leo. “Leo, you’re usually more sedate than I am, so what has gotten into you this

time?” He was questioning why Leo had asked Elyse to come over and talk to Owen. Since they had

sought Amelie’s help, it was preposterous that Leo had let Elyse tag along.

Hearing that, Elyse flushed with anger, for she realized Toby was reprimanding her, not Leo. She

snapped without any resignation, “What nonsense are you spouting? Mrs. Steward has never told me

that she has fallen out with her husband!”

“Do you think she would inform everyone that she has fallen out with her husband?” Toby was

speechless at her silliness. Only a dumb man like Leo would fall in love with this kind of woman.

An aggrieved Elyse bit her lip as she remained silent.

“What’s going on?” Leo asked in a grim voice. Owen kept a low profile, so they could hardly gather any

information about his private affairs.

Toby tucked his hands into the pockets and gaped at them. “Do you know why Mr. Steward is so eager

about venturing into the entertainment industry as he has bought several film production companies in

just a few years? That’s because he’s trying to retaliate against his ex-wife, who hooked up with a

director and took away all his wealth. The reason he has been buying up these companies is to make

sure his ex-wife will lose her footing in the industry. Didn’t you say you’re on good terms with his ex-wife?

Don’t you find it odd that, considering Mr. Steward’s status, his ex-wife hasn’t taken part in any proper

film in the past few years?” Toby knocked some sense into the lady.

Hearing that, Elyse hung her head low. Mrs. Steward indeed hasn’t been invited to participate in any

major films. She didn’t ponder on it in the past, but she now realized something was indeed amiss.

“Is your source of information reliable?” Elyse still hoped that this piece of information was inaccurate.

“That was what Foxy told me. She knows Owen fully well,” Toby replied dispassionately.

At the mention of Foxy, Elyse suddenly thought of something as her face turned ashen. “Could Amelie

be…” Foxy?