A Matter of Wife and Love

Chapter 277

Blake did not care about Leo’s rage, nor did he bother to look at the others. Amelie was the only one in his eyes.

“Let’s go.”

He didn’t explain or blame her for anything, as though the farce earlier had never happened.

“Sure.” Amelie looked up at him gratefully and let him lug her forward with his arm around her shoulder.

The reporters couldn’t help but move to the sides and let them pass.

‘Damn! I was spooked. It didn’t happen, after all.’

Everything was on live stream, and the netizens started commenting enthusiastically.

‘They must be out of their minds to think that Foxy has hooked up with Mr. Alston. She and Blakey are partners.’

‘It was all Elyse’s fault for spouting nonsense.’

‘She must have done so intentionally. It’s not like it’s her first time slandering Foxy.’

‘I heard that she has tried to tarnish Foxy’s reputation on several occasions.’

‘Really? We should get to the bottom of it, then.’

…

As Elyse went through the comments that cursed at her and threatened to find out her wrongdoings, her face paled in horror.

She pressed her hands against her thighs and balled up her fists.

Initially, she thought that after she gave an explanation, the others would think that Leo and Amelie had joined forces to oppress her and that she was still the victim.

However, everything changed upon Blake’s arrival.

There wasn’t a need for Amelie to explain anything, and everyone believed that she was innocent.

My plan has failed again!

Although Elyse felt dejected, she wouldn’t dare to let her emotions show on her face. She then approached Leo, her body trembling slightly.

Leo did not look at anyone, nor did he move a muscle. Nonetheless, his gaze was as sharp as a knife.

Elyse felt as though a knife had been jabbed into her heart, causing her horrendous pain.

With a pale face, she stood in front of Leo and said, “I’m sorry for not making myself clear earlier, Leo. What I meant was that I intended to give the chance to someone else.” This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Leo didn’t bother to spare her a glance as he walked away.

This time, no one stood up for her, nor did anyone find her piteous.

They were not fools. Elyse could’ve explained it clearly early on, but she only did so after a series of things happened.

It was apparent that she was trying to frame her opponent.

“Leo.”

Just then, a clear voice was heard calling out to the man.

The next moment, a woman in a chiffon dress with floral patterns got out of Elyse’s white van.

She had long silky hair with a pink hairband over her head. Some strands of hair stuck close to her cheeks, making her look as dreamy as a princess.

She was the one who called out to Leo in a sweet voice.

The woman could run so fast that she reached Leo in a moment.

She took Leo’s fingers with both hands and kept shaking his hand. “Why did you walk so fast, Leo? I had to run after you.”

“Who is that?”

The woman’s appearance instantly attracted everyone’s attention as they looked at the duo’s hands.

It seemed that they were pretty close.

Elyse strode forward and patted the woman’s shoulder with a smile. “She’s the one I’ve been talking about. Her name is Ellen Clayton, and she’s my sister.”

As though not hearing her, Ellen focused on Leo’s face.

She batted her big alluring eyes at the man. Unlike how sedate a mature woman was supposed to be, she behaved like a young kid.

Why is she acting childishly?

“Are you here to take part in the show?” Leo finally replied as everyone speculated on their relationship.

Nevertheless, he only arched his brow without showing much affection.

Although he was surprised at Ellen’s arrival, he wouldn’t let his emotions show on his face like others typically did.

Ellen pouted gently. “Since you’re here, I certainly have to come. Don’t you want me to be here?”

“That’s not true.”

Leo was always gentle to his benefactor.

Everyone was shocked when they saw how tender Leo looked.

One had to know that Leo had always been indifferent. He rarely showed his gentle side to anyone.

What’s this woman’s relationship with him?

Since Ellen appeared intimate with Leo, coupled with the fact that Elyse had just announced that she and Leo were not a couple, everyone soon realized something new.

It was no wonder that there didn’t seem to be much communication between Elyse and Leo when they watched the show. After all, Elyse’s sister, Ellen, was Leo’s partner.

Elyse was worried that others might notice that Ellen was disturbed if they stayed there any longer. As such, she urged them by saying, “Ellen, Leo, let’s go in.”

Leo nodded in response.

Ellen just wouldn’t release Leo’s hand as though she was some sort of glue. She skipped forward and turned to flash a sweet smile at the man. “Hurry up, Leo.”

Leo looked down at her hand but said nothing as he stepped forward.

When Blake and Amelie reached the end of the red carpet, she couldn’t help but turn around, only to see Ellen and Leo holding hands.

Due to the distance, she was unable to make out the woman’s face. However, it was apparent to her that the woman was acting coquettishly in front of the man.

Leo was a dispassionate man. He wouldn’t let anyone touch him unless it was someone close to him.

That woman…

Just then, Elyse was heard saying that the woman was her sister.

Amelie then recalled that Elyse had said she had a sister who had saved Leo before.

I suppose she’s that woman, then. Has he gotten together with her just because she saved him before? I’m also his benefactor, but why doesn’t he treat me the same way?

“Are you alright?” Blake asked caringly.

Amelie turned around and saw Blake looking at her with a gaze that was tinged with worry. Smilingly, she replied, “I’m fine.”

All the same, she and Leo were divorced. Since she had willingly done so much for him in the past, there was no point asking anything from him in return.

“Let’s go,” she said and lifted the hem of her dress.

Then, she couldn’t help but utter, “Thank you so much for what happened earlier. If you hadn’t stepped forward and diverted everyone’s attention, I would’ve been in trouble.”

Although she could still solve the issue without Blake, it would’ve been troublesome.

“That was the least I could do.” Blake looked softly at her and smiled sheepishly.

Nevertheless, a tinge of dejectedness rose within him.

How he wished he could stand by her side and protect her as her man.

However, he knew that once he confessed his love, he would scare the woman off.

Even though he was still deeply in love with her, he wouldn’t dare to show his affection. Below his soft bangs, his eyes curved into crescents. “Regardless, you’re my good friend.”

Amelie nodded with a smile as they entered the place.

Soon, they arrived backstage.

Since it was a variety show, there wasn’t any strict demand when it came to makeup. As such, they only let their makeup artists reapply some makeup for them.

Amelie didn’t have to put on any makeup as she was going to wear a mask. Therefore, she just waited in the lounge.

She was the only one in that place.

Since she had nothing else to do, she decided to close her eyes and meditate.

That was something she did regularly. When she had some free time, she would empty her mind so that she would get enough rest and feel energetic when she had to respond to complicated questions.

While she was meditating, someone asked coldly, “What are you up to?”