Ch. 1..5: My Sugar And Your Spice Chapter 1-5

Chapter 1

“Please, Leo, I’m begging you. Please head home with me,” Amelie Dillion pleaded pathetically, ignoring the scornful gazes surrounding her booth. When her husband, Leo Alston, heard her words, he stood up stiffly and walked out with a grim expression. However, he did not oblige to her request and took her to another booth. Then, he took a bank card out of his wallet, threw it on the table in front of her, and said coldly, “I’m not interested in going home with you to celebrate that so-called wedding anniversary. Here, take this and go shopping on your own!” After finishing his words, he didn’t stay any longer and left the booth. “Leo!” She grabbed the hem of his shirt in panic. “Would you believe me if I told you that I didn’t break the promise because of myself?” Hearing her words, he retorted with a sneer, “Would you believe your own words? Are you sure you broke the promise because of me?” It is because of you! If only you remembered what really happened, you would then understand everything. Sadly, you have forgotten about the past. Hence, no matter how much I explain it to you, you would only find it ridiculous, thought Amelie as her shoulders dropped in defeat. Ring! At that moment, her phone’s alarm rang, signaling that it was 12.00AM, concluding the day of their wedding anniversary. It also meant that the time she had set for herself to let everything go was up. Even so, she still wanted to make the last run for it. “Leo—” Before she could get her words out, Amelie’s phone cut her off again with a notification. Then, she looked at her phone and saw a photo of a man and a woman sleeping together. The man in the photo was Leo, her husband. Huh, Leo cheated on me. Well, I don’t want a man who cheated! Amelie thought. In that split second, she finally made up her mind. “Let’s get a divorce.” As she spoke, she silently let go of the hem of his shirt. Hearing her words, Leo turned around and looked at her in surprise. After all, he didn’t believe that she would say such words to him when she had just been begging him to spend their anniversary together. However, he then realized that she was a smart and calculative person. There was no way she would give up on being Mrs. Alston. “The password is eight zeros!” After telling her the card’s password, Leo left her alone. After he left, Amelie looked at the card and smiled bitterly. To think that I have spent four years of my life trying to prove that I love him for who he is, not for his money or the title of Mrs. Alston. Moreover, I even gave him fifteen

days to choose between his family and the one he loves. In the end, I lost everything! Since I’ve done everything in my power while loving him, I won’t hesitate to move on when the time comes! Thinking about this, she rushed out of the booth and stopped Leo by the elevator. Then, she gave him the divorce papers and said, “I’m serious about getting a divorce. I won’t take a single penny from your family and leave without taking anything!” Just as her words fell, she heard a loud bang and saw that the papers had been thrown into the garbage can. “Know your place before acting like a madwoman!” Leo said in annoyance. Amelie knew that he was like the Alstons, who thought that she would not be able to survive without him since she was not educated, had no background, and had no job. “Don’t worry, I know my place very well.” She picked up the papers and dusted the dirt off of them before handing them to him again. “Since it’s too late to do the procedures today, let’s do it at 9.00AM tomorrow. Be there or be square.” After finishing her words, she walked past him and left. When Amelie arrived downstairs, she suddenly deflated and leaned against the wall, gasping for air. What she had done just now took a toll on her since she was used to being submissive around him. As she thought about it, tears rolled down her cheeks while she wiped them away. Although she was prompt to cut ties with him, she was still in agony; this was someone whom she had loved for almost ten years, after all. After some time, she sighed and stood up, looking at her reflection mockingly in the mirror. This must be my biggest failure in life by using four years and fifteen days to prove to myself that a man will never be in love with me, she thought. The next day, Amelie went to the Civil Affairs Bureau early in the morning. When the clock struck at 11.00AM, Leo was still nowhere to be seen. In the meantime, she had called him multiple times, but he did not answer his phone. Knowing that he was a busy man, she ended up going to his company since she wanted to get this done today. Just as she arrived at his company, she saw him standing in front of a car. He was holding the car door with one hand while he had placed the other hand on the roof as a woman slowly entered the vehicle. When the woman turned her head, Amelie saw who it was; it was the woman Leo couldn’t forget. When Amelie saw the scene, she huffed as an ironic smile formed on her lips. Initially, she thought Leo couldn’t make it to their divorce because he was busy. Never did she expect that he would be absent because he was keeping his sweetheart company. Amelie wondered how clingy he was when he had spent most of his time with

his sweetheart when the woman returned half a month ago. As soon as Leo’s sweetheart left, Amelie walked up to him and said, “I have been waiting for you. No matter how busy you are, getting a divorce won’t take up much of your time.” Leo frowned when he saw her, and annoyance filled his eyes. “I still have to evaluate some important projects. I can’t have any negative news at this moment!” Hearing his excuse, she thought it was ridiculous and felt that it would be worse if people found out that he was spending time with his sweetheart while still being married rather than divorced. Before she could say anything, Leo’s assistant rushed forward and told him that an important matter was waiting for him. The two then left, and Amelie lost touch with him once again. However, she didn’t want to wait any longer. Thus, she texted him, asking him to show up on behalf of their four years marriage while sending him the time to meet up. When she arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau on time in the afternoon, she saw Leo as expected. He stood in front of his car and looked like a masterpiece with his handsome features. Even when they were getting a divorce, Amelie was still attracted to him and felt bitterness in her heart. Would I have still made that reckless decision had I known our ending from the start? she thought. While thinking about it, Amelie couldn’t help but reach out as she touched her left eye. In fact, no one knew that she couldn’t see things with her left eye anymore. Then, she suppressed her emotions, strode forward, and handed the divorce papers to him again. “I have already signed the papers. All you have to do is sign it. Then, we will be able to go through the procedures,” she said. This time, Leo didn’t say anything and just stiffened before signing his name on the divorce papers. The procedures were quick to go by. After they filled in some forms, the staff stamped the documents and said, “There will be a cooling-off period for you two. If either one of you decides to call off the divorce within thirty days, you can cancel it anytime.” The staff didn’t give them the divorce certificate since they would need to wait for the cooling-off period to be over. However, Amelie wanted to end things quickly, so she asked, “Can we skip the cooling-off period and just get our divorce certificate?” “No, you can’t,” replied the staff member while shaking her head. Hearing the staff’s words, Amelie looked at Leo, but Leo didn’t say anything and left. Hence, she could only sign her name on the consent form. After all, he would not regret this divorce, and it would only take her some time before she could get the certificate. After everything was done, she rushed after Leo and said, “Well then, Mr. Alston, I’ll see you soon—” Before

she could finish her words, Leo had already gotten into the car and slammed the door shut. Then, he drove off as the cold wind blew. Seeing his actions, Amelie sighed and shook her head, thinking to herself, Even after divorcing me, he’s still so mean. He’s no fun at all. After standing for a while, she dialed a number and said, “Come and pick me up. I’m divorced.”

 

Chapter 2

Within ten minutes, a red mini-sports car stopped in front of Amelie. Then, a woman came out of the car hastily. The woman’s name was Julia White, and she was Amelie’s best friend. When she saw Amelie, she asked, “Did you really get a divorce, Amelie?” “Yes.” Amelie nodded and sat in the passenger seat. Hearing her words, Julia jumped into the driver’s seat and said exaggeratedly, “That’s wonderful! You used to be a woman with pride, but you lost it and became a slave for the Alston Family because of him. However, they were never grateful and even felt that you were taking advantage of them. I’ve long despised them for picking on you!” When Amelie heard her words, she pursed her lips and didn’t say anything. Julia could tell that she was feeling terrible at the moment, so she hugged Amelie tightly and said, “It’s okay. Let it all out.” With that being said, Amelie stayed in Julia’s embrace for a while before she rubbed her tears away and smiled, saying, “Today’s a great day. Let’s go to the amusement park and celebrate.” Thirty minutes later, at an amusement park in Clouson City, Amelie was screaming as she sat on a ride called the Drop Tower, feeling herself falling from the sky. Then, she played several exciting rides like the Condor, Flying Cars, Freefall, Racing Car, and so on. As she screamed her lungs out on the rides, she was crying freely too. Bits of memories about her and Leo flashed across her mind. Thrilling rides were the best for healing. After she played for some time, she felt relaxed and wiped away the last drop of her tears. At the same time, she had also removed Leo from her heart. Then, she went to the clothing store and changed her clothes while Julia accompanied her. Afterward, she dyed her hair blonde and permed her long, straight hair curly. When Julia saw Amelie’s new look, she snapped her fingers in satisfaction and said, “Now, this is the real you.” Looking into the mirror, Amelie saw that she looked beautiful, elegant, and confident. No one would be able to recognize her as the quiet and miserable Mrs. Alston she used to be. “It’s been a long time, Amelie,” she mumbled. By the time Amelie was done, it was 7.00PM. The duo were starving and headed toward a restaurant. “Sit still and wait for me while I ask the owner to prepare some delicious food!” said Julia as she patted Amelie’s shoulder. Then, she turned around and left. While Amelie was walking to the booth they had reserved, she encountered a man and a woman. They were none other than Leo and

his sweetheart, Elyse Clayton. In the past, I couldn’t even get a glimpse of him for weeks, but we’re already bumping into each other shortly after our divorce, Amelie thought and sighed. Just as she was about to avoid them, Elyse saw her and took the initiative to greet the woman. She smiled and said, “Miss Dillion, are you here to see Leo?” Before Amelie could deny it, she continued, “I’m so sorry for what happened. Leo was just helping me to retrieve something at the Civil Affairs Bureau. I didn’t know that you guys would get a divorce because of this.” No wonder Leo arrived earlier today. If not for Elyse’s words, I would have thought that Leo had some feelings for me within the last four years of our marriage. Fortunately, I’ve already made up my mind to forget about him. Otherwise, I would be heartbroken, Amelie thought sarcastically. “I’m glad that there is a cooling-off period. Leo, talk it out with her, okay?” Elyse said softly. Then, she pushed Leo forward and walked away. Once they were left alone, Amelie tried explaining immediately since she didn’t want him to misunderstand. “I’m not here for you. This is all a coincidence.” However, Leo didn’t believe her and said, “Stop playing hard to get. It’s useless!” Then, he lowered his head and stared at Amelie, noticing her new hairstyle and clothes. He assumed that she looked like this in order to catch his eyes. To be honest, Leo didn’t believe that Amelie wanted a divorce and thought that she was just trying to play some tricks on him during the cooling-off period. The more she acted like this, the more he hated her. “Playing… Playing hard to get?” Amelie couldn’t believe her ears when she heard his words. She was shocked that Leo would think of her like this when they had already divorced, so she was upset by his words. Knowing that he never believed in her, she didn’t care to explain anymore and simply said, “Whatever goes your way.” Then, she walked past him and entered the booth. Initially, Leo had expected her to explain the situation and was about to leave. Thus, when he heard her response, he came to a halt and turned around to look at her. However, all he could see was her figure. Is… Is she leaving just like that? he thought. After dinner, Julia looked at Amelie mysteriously and said, “Although your appearance is back, it’s not enough. We must also bring back your attitude. I’m going to turn you back into your normal self —a queen.” Amelie was confused by her theory of appearance and attitude. Only realization hit her when Julia brought her to the biggest bar in Clouson City. Looking at the people who were dancing sexily on stage, Amelie was speechless. “Are you sure about this?” she asked. “Why not? It’s not like

you haven’t tried it before. Come on!” Then, Julia threw a red dress in her direction and continued, “With your skills, you will outshine those professional dancers once you get on stage!” Hearing her words, Amelie laughed and grabbed over a set of clothes that were more conserved. “I think I’d prefer some type of classical dance.” After changing into the outfit, Amelie danced on the stage. As the pop music blared, she danced with elegance. The outfit showed off her agility as she twirled and pranced about, looking like a goddess who had descended to the world. Soon, someone noticed her unique dance under the stage and shouted, “What the heck? Someone is performing a classical number in the bar.” “I can’t believe her dancing is in sync with the beat.” “Wow, she looks stunning! She looks like a professional!” When those who had criticized her saw her dancing, they widened their eyes and changed their perspectives of her. After all, they had never seen anyone dance to pop music using classical dance moves without looking weird. At that moment, those who were on the stage stepped aside since they were being enchanted by her. Under the spotlight, Amelie was alone on the stage, twirling and jumping while her clothes swayed along. She looked as gorgeous as a divine goddess. Slowly, the four sexy dancers wearing exposed clothes blended into the background of Amelie’s performance. Initially, Julia was worried that people would criticize Amelie when the latter wanted to perform a classical dance. However, as she looked at the scene, she propped her chin against her hand and looked at Amelie with admiration. “That’s Amelie, alright. She will be in the spotlight wherever she goes.” On the other hand, Amelie was immersed in her dance and didn’t acknowledge anyone else. It had been four years since she last danced. At this moment, all her emotions were being released, and she just wanted to vent. Her dances were stunning and alluring. As she got more and more hyped, she jumped on a pole and danced against it. Although her pole dance was not as erotic as a pole dancer, it was fascinating to watch. The crowd screamed in excitement as they watched her perform all kinds of complex dance moves perfectly. “Woah, is she a new dancer? She is rather talented.” Under the stage, Leo and his friends walked over when one of them was intrigued by the dance. As the person stared at the figure, he felt that something was wrong. “That woman… She looks like your wife,” he said.

Chapter 3

“How could it possibly be here?” Yet another person expressed his disagreement. His tone was filled with contempt as he spoke. “If she had such talent, she would have seduced Leo with it. Don’t insult those dancers by comparing them to her.” While Leo’s friends were talking, he raised his head and looked at the woman’s figure faintly, thinking to himself, She does look like Amelie, but that’s impossible. Amelie is a scheming woman with a mouth full of lies. There was no way she would be here and dancing to such erotic dance when she had to be cautious in order to be titled Mrs. Alston. As Leo thought about it, he couldn’t help but recall her reaction when they met at the restaurant. Then, he got up from his seat and walked to the side, calling home. “Is Mrs. Alston at home?” On the other end of the phone, the maid replied, “She… She hasn’t been back since morning.” When Leo heard the maid’s answer, his face darkened immediately. Then, he smirked coldly and thought, Is she playing tricks for me to feel sorry for her? I won’t fall for it the second time! Thinking about it, Leo walked back into the booth and sat down calmly. At that moment, one of his friends leaned toward him, whispering, “You shouldn’t have dated Amelie, Leo. You should have ended things with her by giving her money. Now, look at what she did. Although she had told you that it was an accident and she would not hold on to it, the next thing she did was announce to the reporters that you two were engaged. Not even the movies will make a scene of such shameless actions.” When Leo heard his friend’s words, he recalled some unpleasant memories and frowned, looking grim. “Stop talking about what happened.” The other person interjected. “As a man, Leo couldn’t do anything when it happened. Since they had s*x by accident, won’t he be humiliating her by giving her money?” “Why don’t you ask Leo if it was really an accident? I would say that she set this whole thing up on purpose!” “Even if she were the one who did it, without what had happened next, there wouldn’t—” Before the spokesperson finished his words, he cut himself off and glanced at Leo uneasily. Although Leo did not say anything and was only drinking, his face was grim. At that moment, the atmosphere was awkward. Then, one of his friends patted him on the shoulder to provide comfort. “You have been married to her for four years, Leo. I’m sure you have forgotten what she looks like. If that’s the case, why not dump her? It’s not worth wasting your

time on garbage like her.” “I’m sure that only those hideous and poor men would want her after she had divorced you. After all, she is a perfect match for them!” Soon, the room was filled with laughter and snickers. Outside the room, Julia was furious. Initially, they were just passing by when they heard Leo’s friends’ conversation. When Julia heard it, she clenched her fists and was going to burst into the room when Amelie dragged her out. When they were outside, Julia roared angrily, “Why did you stop me?! I can’t overlook this when those arrogant b*stards treated you like this!” As the person in the eye of the storm, Amelie was calm. She patted Julia on the shoulder and explained, “Let them say whatever they want. I’m already divorced.” Before she was divorced, she had always tried to explain herself. She wanted to change Leo and his friends’ perspectives about her but to no avail. At that moment, she did it because she wished to have a harmonious family. Since she didn’t need such a thing anymore, she didn’t care what others had to say about her. However, Julia was still mad. “I can’t believe it. You have been with him for so many years, and not only was he doubtful of you, he didn’t even want to remember your face! Moreover, he even feels that you would be a great match to some hideous poor man. Trust me. I will show them how outstanding you are and who will be your perfect match!” When Amelie heard her words, she thought Julia was just venting and didn’t keep it in mind. After comforting her, Amelie left. The next day, she remembered that she had left something important at the Alston Residence and went to retrieve it. When she arrived at the Alston Residence, she didn’t enter the house and called the maid, telling her to retrieve it. When she hung up the call, a car drove in and stopped in front of her, after which Leo appeared, still wearing his signature disinterested expression. When he saw her, he looked at her in annoyance. As expected. After seeing that I ignored her when she had thrown a tantrum for the whole night, she returned. Thinking about it, Leo ordered her rudely. “If you’re done messing around, get back inside!” Hearing his words, Amelie was startled, but then she realized that he must have assumed she was still in love with him. With that, she smiled faintly and reminded him, saying, “I’m afraid you must have lost your memory, Mr. Alston. We got a divorce yesterday.” When Leo heard her words, he frowned, snapping, “Enough is enough. I was just being nice, and if you keep insisting, you will humiliate yourself!” Being nice? Does he think that by talking rudely, he is nice to me? Amelie thought. Just as she was about to speak up, she heard popping

sounds and looked over where the sound was. Then, she saw a giant banner with the words ‘ Congratulations on escaping your misery, Amelie! You have gotten divorce successfully’ on it. Other than the huge banner, there were also some small signs with ‘Happy divorce, Amelie!’ written on them. When Amelie saw it, she was speechless. Her mouth was agape since she was dumbfounded by the sudden outcome. Before she could react, a bouquet of roses appeared in front of her, and a voice sounded, saying, “Will you be my girlfriend now, Amelie?” Hearing the person’s voice, Amelie looked at the spokesperson and saw a handsome face. Other than that, he was 5’9 feet tall and was built. The man definitely had the perfect body! Before Amelie could say anything, the man went down on one knee. “I can’t promise much, but I’ll assure you that from the moment we are together, I will cherish you. I will listen to your words and watch as you smile beautifully. I will trust you and be by your side whenever you need me. Most importantly, I will never ever give you the cold shoulder.” When Leo heard the man’s words, his face turned cold immediately.

Chapter 4

What is the meaning of this? Is Amelie accusing me of giving her the cold shoulder? How dare she complain about it when she did this to herself? Leo thought. Even though Amelie had a surprised expression, Leo still assumed that she had set this all up. Then, he turned and left. Suppose she doesn’t want her own reputation and insists on pulling a stunt like this. She can return after she has embarrassed herself enough! Just as Leo expected, the butler came out and saw Amelie that was behind him. “Mrs. Alston,” the butler called out. Then, Leo slowed down and stopped, thinking that he should remind her that she would be digging her grave if she kept on with this act. Then, he said coldly, “Listen, he—” “Thank you.” Before Leo could finish his words, Amelie cut him off and said to the maid when she walked past him and took a small pouch from the maid. Then, she looked at the butler, finding the need to correct the way he addressed her. “Please call me Miss Dillion. Also, I don’t want my belongings that are left in this house anymore. Please throw them away.” After finishing her words, she turned around and left. Seeing her actions, Leo was speechless. Did she ignore me and just talk to the butler and the maid? As the event occurred, the butler and the maid widened their eyes as they looked at Amelie strangely. After all, they knew that Amelie would be careful with her words and pleased Leo whenever he was around. However, they were confused by her actions today. When Amelie left the building, she said to the man still standing there, “Let’s go.” “Yes, Miss Dillion.” The man quickly opened the car door. When the two got inside the car, Amelie’s expression became stern, and she scolded the man, “Why are you acting crazy like Julia?” When she saw the scene, she could tell that it was Julia’s idea without a doubt. Hearing her words, the man scratched his head in embarrassment. “Isn’t this a surprise from Miss White?” I would rather call this a shocker than a surprise. Amelie knew that the man didn’t do it on purpose, so she didn’t say anything more and called Julia. When Julia answered her call, Amelie could hear the enthusiasm in her voice. “How was it? Was that b*stard surprised? Don’t worry. This isn’t over yet. Next, I will find more and more outstanding men for you. At that moment, he will know how popular you are!” Hearing her words, Amelie was speechless. Meanwhile, at the Alston Residence. After Amelie had left, Leo still hadn’t budged. “Why

did Mrs. Alston follow that man?” the maid asked in confusion. “Is she trying to betray…” Although she didn’t dare to finish her words, everyone knew what she meant. Leo had a grim expression and walked into the house without uttering a word. When Amelie returned to her place, she got a call from the maid. “Mrs. Alston, please come back to Alston Residence immediately. Mr. Alston is furious. Please come back, apologize and explain to him. You must not go overboard with this.” Hearing her concerned words, Amelie was as calm as the ocean. “Thank you for your concern, but didn’t he inform you guys? We are divorced.” “D-Divorce?” Hearing her words, the maid looked at Leo, who had a dark expression, shockingly. I thought it was just a joke when I saw the banner and those signs, but is it true? Then, the maid quickly recalled Amelie’s reaction. When she thought about it, her jaw almost dropped. Mrs. Alston… Is she the one who dumped Mr. Alston? When Leo saw that the maid did not tell him the exact time of Amelie’s return, he was impatient and snatched the phone. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Amelie’s voice saying, “Tell him not to worry. Since we are already divorced, I will not bother him anymore. Also, I have sent him a bank card. Well, I guess he could see it as my blessing for his next marriage.” After she had finished her words, the butler led a courier into the room. Then, the courier gave Leo the card. When he looked at it, he was furious. It was the card that he had given her on their wedding anniversary! Initially, the courier wanted to ask Leo to sign the paperwork. However, he didn’t say anything and left hurriedly when he saw the murderous look on Leo’s face. At that same time, in Julia’s apartment, Julia was giggling when she heard Amelie’s words. “That’s a good one, Amelie. That b*stard would be furious with the gift you sent him! That’s just wonderful!” Then, she snapped her fingers and jumped off the sofa. “Let’s prepare for the next step! That man who proposed to you before is a rookie, and he isn’t that clever. We have got to ask our male lead for this! Let’s make the hay while the sun shines and try to piss off that a*shole!” Hearing her words, Amelie tugged on her sleeves gently. “Stop causing trouble now. I sent the card back to him because I wanted to cut ties with him. If you keep causing trouble, he will think that I still have feelings for him. All I want now is to get the divorce certificate after a month and leave him for good!” When Julia heard her words, she didn’t try to force any funky ideas on her. “I’ll let him off the hook then!” Then, she suddenly remembered something and asked, “Is cutie-pie going to be back soon?” When Amelie heard the words ‘cutie-pie’, it

was like a magic password because her expressionless face softened, and she smiled warmly. “Yes.” She nodded as her eyes brightened. The next day, at 4.00PM, Amelie and Julia stood outside Star Kindergarten. After some time, they saw a girl in tutu walking out of the school; as she hunched her shoulder, her big doe eyes were looking around cautiously.

Chapter 5

“Bria!” It wasn’t until Amelie called out that the girl regained her spirits and rushed toward her. “Mommy!” Amelie crouched down and hugged Bria. Julia came over as well and said, “Hello, Bria. My name is Julia. Can we be friends?” Bria was Amelie and Leo’s child, as well as the ‘darling’ Julia mentioned earlier. On the night of her wedding ceremony, Amelie slept with Leo and fell pregnant. Since she was already married to Leo, it was understood that she would deliver the child. In their four years of marriage, he had never once slept with her as the relationship between husband and wife disintegrated, which gave rise to Bria’s timid personality. When Amelie thought about how the family environment would not benefit Bria’s upbringing, she had no choice but to select an on-campus kindergarten. That was the reason why Bria would only return home during weekends. Bria looked at Julia with unease. It wasn’t until Amelie gave her an approving look did she nod. “You can.” “That’s great. Let me treat you to a meal.” Julia took the initiative to take Bria into her arms to allow Amelie to drive. Amelie did not hold herself back either. She floored the gas and savored the long-lost pleasure of racing. Not long after they left, the car from the Alstons arrived at Star Kindergarten. Leo, who had always been swamped with work, lowered his head to deal with the paperwork in hand with indifference. The butler alighted from the car alone. He returned moments later to report, “The teacher mentioned that Mrs. Alston has taken Bria home.” Leo’s fingers slightly sank as a cold light flashed on his indifferent face. “It’s obvious that Mrs. Alston doesn’t want to divorce you. Bringing the child home should be a sign that she wants to reconcile,” the butler said with a sigh of relief and looked at Leo. He was waiting for Leo to give an order to bring both Amelie and Bria home. “Head back!” an indifferent Leo ordered with tightly furrowed brows. He wanted Amelie to return home on her own accord. He wanted her to know that she should live an honest life instead of resorting to dirty tactics! Time flew by. Thirty days passed in the blink of an eye. Tomorrow would be the day that she would have the divorce certificate, certifying that she was legally divorced from Leo. Amelie seemed calm, but it was probably because she had long accepted the fact that she was divorced. After coaxing Bria to sleep, she and Julia sat in the living room to have a chat and some wine. During this period of time, she had spent

most of her time accompanying Bria in an attempt to make up for what was owed to Bria over the years. When she noticed the smile on Bria’s face growing wider day by day, she felt relieved and that it was a wise move to leave Leo. “Everyone is wondering why I’m back. The reason is actually simple. This is my home, the place where I belong.” The two of them were chatting when a beautiful voice suddenly interrupted them. Amelie couldn’t help but raise her head to look at the TV opposite them. On the screen was Elyse smiling with affection. Many reporters stood in front of her as the cameras flashed. “In other words, Miss Clayton has found her soulmate, in this city no less?” The reporters were so sharp with their hearing that they caught the undertone in her voice and asked. Elyse smiled in silence, but the upward arc of the corners of her lips revealed everything. “It was such a scandal back then. If it hadn’t been for you, she would have lost everything. Yet, she’s back to ruin your family, as if nothing had ever happened. Such a shameless b*tch!” Julia also saw Elyse’s conduct on TV and commented angrily, “She’s a disgusting woman, and yet Leo treats her like gold. He’s really not scared of playing with fire by returning to his ex.” She slammed her cup on the table with a bang. “If I were him, I would have chosen you over her!” As Amelie listened to Julia’s words, she smiled helplessly. “Maybe this is the difference between loving and not loving someone.” Leo loved Elyse, so he could forgive her betrayal four years ago. On the contrary, he didn’t love Amelie, so he couldn’t be bothered to listen to her explanation for getting into his bed, which wasn’t to get married to him. “Even though you guys are divorced, we can’t let that b*stard couple lead a happy life!” Julia had a straightforward personality and was someone who would air her grievances clearly. Right now, she had her hands on her hips, looking intimidating. Amelie, on the other hand, was indifferent. “Whether they live happy lives has nothing to do with me. All that matters is whether I have a good life with Bria.” Yet, when she remembered that she hadn’t informed Bria of the divorce, she felt burdened. The next morning. Like his normal routine, Leo headed downstairs in his neat attire and tidy cuffs with a stoic face. “Sir, Mrs. Alston’s on the line.” The butler, Mr. Cooper, came over in excitement. Leo took over the phone, but remained silent. On the other end of the line was Amelie, whose voice was calm and polite. “When are you free? I’m waiting at the cafe below your office.” He looked up at the calendar hanging on the wall. You finally can’t endure it after more than 20 days? When she said that she was at the cafe, he took it for granted that she

wanted to meet up to apologize for her mistake and make up with him. He didn’t answer and couldn’t be bothered to listen to her words, so he dropped the call. When Amelie heard no response from him, she had no idea what he meant. Although she knew that he would definitely obtain a divorce, she wanted to resolve the matter as soon as possible, thus decided to wait at his company. When Leo’s car arrived, Leo spotted the slender figure waiting at the company with a glance. He snorted imperceptibly, his brows already raised in disgust. The look on her face now that she couldn’t wait to admit to her mistake was just as revolting as her arrogant look in the beginning! Joy spread on Amelie’s face when she spotted him. “You’re here.” An indifferent Leo replied, “Why did you do it when you are aware of such consequences?” She was stunned as she couldn’t decipher his meaning, but she couldn’t care less and said, “Let’s take this to the cafe.” Leo was not in the mood to waste an extra second on her, so he barked, “If there’s anything, let’s discuss it here!” “That’d be great too.” Since he didn’t mind that everyone would find out about their divorce, Amelie naturally shared his sentiment. She quickly turned on her tablet and connected to a video interface. “The Civil Affairs Bureau understands that everyone has their commitments, so they have introduced a video system whereby their staff can confirm our identities. We only need to press the button to confirm that we are who we say we are and the divorce certificate will be delivered to our houses. There’s no need to go through the trouble of collecting it.” If she had to be honest, such a service was extremely convenient. Leo was speechless. He thought that Amelie wanted to make amends, but it turned out that… it was to obtain a divorce certificate! A middle- aged woman’s face immediately appeared on the screen. She asked with a loud voice, “Leo Alston, Amelie Dillon, are you sure you guys want to divorce?” Because the lady was using a microphone on the other end, and the build quality of Amelie’s tablet was top-notch, the lady’s voice was projected loud and clear. The surrounding employees rushing to work suddenly heard the question and turned to look at them in surprise. “Yes.” There was no hesitance in Amelie’s voice as she pressed the ‘confirm’ button. Leo was still stunned. When he looked at the button and the woman in front of him who did not hesitate whatsoever, his gaze darkened to the maximum.