Ch. 336..340: My Sugar And Your Spice Chapter 336-340

Chapter 336 You Better Not Mess Around

"Don't do it!" Serenity panicked as she saw Toby dialing Theodore's number without blinking. She knocked his phone off his hand, then picked it up and quickly hung up the call. When she looked up, all she saw was the lucidity and sarcasm in Toby's eyes.

Serenity's mind went blank. "Toby..." Even if Toby didn't say anything, she could imagine how ridiculous she looked—like a complete clown.

"I-I'm actually doing this for your own good. You've come this far and achieved so much; you can't give up now. Toby, you're so talented! You can't ruin yourself because of me!" Serenity hurriedly tried to explain. "You know that I don't mind suffering. But I can't let you suffer."

"Heh!" Toby snatched his phone back from her fingers, his sarcasm even more pronounced. If Amelie said those words, he would never doubt her. But Serenity... Toby even felt like comparing Serenity to Amelie was an insult to Amelie.

"I actually divorced him already, really!" Serenity desperately tried to get his trust back, moving closer to him.

Toby still only smiled. "What a pity."

"What do you mean?" Serenity looked at him.

Toby stretched his eyebrows, but his eyes were not showing any anger. He looked straight ahead, thinking about something. In any case, it had nothing to do with her. As a woman, she could feel that he was thinking about another woman.

"Toby..." She called out to him again, unwilling to give up. Toby finally looked at her, his gaze as warm as before. This gave Serenity a glimmer of hope. "I know you're regretting our relationship. As long as we're

patient, it's still possible."

"I'm not regretting our relationship. I regret that when I was willing to give up everything, there wasn't a foolish girl willing to be with me unconditionally." He was thinking of Amelie. If he had met her earlier, the outcome might have been different.

Serenity's face turned pale. "I have my reasons; I'm doing this for you—"

"You don't need to tell anyone about your divorce or clarify our relationship." Toby didn't want to listen to this boring topic anymore and interrupted her.

Although so, Serenity's eyes lit up. "So—" Is he willing to accept me?

"Remember, we're impossible to be together!" Toby interrupted her. His eyes were clear but lacking in tenderness.

"You..." Serenity was stunned and couldn't understand why he made such a contradictory decision. Toby raised his chin slightly in goodbye and walked away. The evening breeze was cold as it blew his hair into a mess. He was smiling and his eyes were clear. He only allowed Serenity not to clarify their relationship because of Amelie. Amelie always kept her guard up because of his status as a single man, making it impossible for him to approach her. He raised his fist to the sky, using all his strength. It was time to strive for success. He wanted to become stronger and match her.

Toby took out his phone, dialed a number, and put it to his ear. "Dad, didn't you say you wanted to start a business in Quima? I'm willing to give it a try."

"You want to go?" Theodore was stunned when he received his son's call, thinking his ears were playing tricks on him. "Weren't you reluctant to do it before?"

Toby didn't respond. Theodore had to remind him, "You have to think it through. Doing business in Quima is difficult and risky."

"No matter how difficult it is, I have to give it a try," Toby said.

Theodore couldn't understand why his son suddenly became so enthusiastic. He was willing to try and take risks, which was very much in line with his father's expectations. Once this son of his succeeded, even if he didn't deliberately compete for the position of the heir, Alfred would certainly take notice. In that way, Toby would become the heir to the Walsh Family, and no one else could take his place.

"Good!" Theodore nodded in satisfaction. He felt excitement rise in him. My son has finally grown up.

Leo brought Amelie into a restaurant, which had a quiet atmosphere and comfortable sofa seats. Amelie sat near the edge of the sofa, indicating that she didn't want to sit with Leo. He didn't force her and sat across from her. After his deep gaze roamed around her for a moment, he picked up his phone to order. "What do you want to eat?"

"I'm not hungry. Just water is fine," Amelie said lightly.

Like she just said, she had just eaten. The smell of food made her nauseous. When the server heard that she wanted water, they immediately brought over a jug of water and wanted to pour water into Amelie's glass, but Leo stopped them midway.

"Do you have lemon and honey?"

"Yes." The server quickly brought a lemon and a small bottle of honey to the table. Leo took out a small knife and sliced the lemon into pieces, then used a pair of tweezers to put the lemon slices into the glass. He then poured a small amount of honey and a little water, then stirred it. All of it was done with precision, and his movements were pleasing to the eye. The surrounding servers couldn't help but look over.

Leo stirred for a while, until the water and honey were completely blended, before adding more water to the cup and filling it halfway. "Drink it," he said as he handed the cup to Amelie.

"Wow, how thoughtful of him!" When the servers saw how much effort he put into making the lemon honey water for Amelie, they couldn't help but admire him.

"And so handsome too."

"If there were a man like him chasing after me, I would wake up smiling every day."

Everyone whispered to each other as they inevitably looked at Amelie. Amelie was beautiful and charming, and every move and smile of hers was exquisite.

"Ah, what a match made in heaven."

"That's why beautiful women and handsome men belong together. We should just live our lives as ordinary people."

"Hmph, why can't I be that beautiful?"

Their whispers were quiet, but occasionally a few words drifted into Amelie's ears. She looked at the lemon honey water that Leo had carefully prepared and sighed silently. "I prefer to drink plain water."

She pushed the lemon honey water toward Leo and found a new glass to pour a glass of plain water for herself. Then, she lowered her head and took a sip. The taste was light and refreshing, just like her current mood. Leo silently watched her drink water, his deep and dark gaze falling on her lips which were moist from the water. She was polite and smiling to everyone else, but cold and indifferent to him. Although he knew it was the bitter fruit he had sown, he still felt frustrated.

"I'm going to the restroom." After speaking, Leo stood up and walked quickly toward the opposite corridor.

"Hey, isn't that Leo? He's with Amelie?"

Jodie and Melissa walked up together. They had originally come to have lunch, but as soon as they entered, they saw Leo striding toward the direction of the restroom. Behind him was Amelie sitting there. Jodie exclaimed in surprise. Melissa also saw the two of them, and her well-maintained face suddenly froze. Even her usual air of superiority lost its color as she followed Leo. Jodie, on the other hand, walked toward Amelie in her high heels. "Dillon, do you have no shame?"

Jodie couldn't suppress her anger and shouted at Amelie. "You're already married, yet you still mess around with my brother! What do you want? I've never seen anyone with such thick skin as you!"

If it weren't for Amelie's methods which Jodie was wary of, Jodie would have probably attacked her already. This woman just looks so repulsive! Jodie's feelings toward Amelie were more about jealousy than anything else. A divorced woman like her was actually able to marry the boss of Starlight Media! The more jealous Jodie felt, the harsher her words became. "Don't even think about two-timing with my brother! He is not someone whom you can associate with! I advise you to be smart and leave now!"

Amelie rubbed her temples in pain. Leo was enough to annoy her, and now there was Jodie! Is this ever going to end?

Although she was annoyed, she didn't show it and just stood up.

Seeing Amelie stand up, Jodie reflexively shielded her face with her hand with obvious caution in her eyes. "Y-You better not touch me!"

Chapter 337 Don’t Mess With Her

"I won't touch you," Amelie spoke lightly and calmly. Although there was no imposing manner, Jodie could see a hidden threat in her eyes.

Ignoring Jodie's caution, Amelie smiled faintly. "However, you are right, Miss Alston. I shouldn't have any more contact with Mr. Alston. Please tell your brother for me that I'll leave now, and we should try not to see each other in the future if possible."

After speaking, she walked out.

Jodie was speechless. What's going on? Amelie listened to me so obediently? Did the sun rise in the west?

Jodie was confused by Amelie's move, and even her sunglasses fell off her forehead without her realizing it. "Hmph, she just married the boss of Starlight Media! What's so great about that?" Jodie immediately scoffed.

Amelie's attitude had turned into a form of showing off in Jodie's eyes. But it's true, she could show off as much as she wants to because she married a first-rate man despite being a divorced woman. Ugh! Meanwhile, the men who approached me are either desperate or want to gain some benefit from our family, whereas the men I like don't even care to look at me. The more Jodie thought about it, the more jealous she became of Amelie. She pounded the table in anger.

"Leo." Leo had just come out of the restroom when he was blocked by Melissa.

"Mom, why are you here?" Leo's face showed obvious displeasure as he spoke with a flat tone.

Melissa tried hard to calm herself down but couldn't suppress the turmoil in her heart. She spoke with a hint of aggression. "What's wrong with you? Why are you still in contact with Amelie? Don't you know

she's already married? You know how bad her reputation is, not to mention your past relationship with her... Leo, listen to my advice and stay away from Amelie! The further the better!"

Melissa felt that even if "Foxy" and Toby were now involved, it was because of Leo's ties to Amelie. The more she thought about it, the more she despised Amelie. "That woman is obviously not a good person! She might have already hooked up with the boss of Starlight Media before she divorced you. This kind of indecent woman will only bring you trouble! She—"

"She's not the kind of person you think she is. Don't say things like that about her again!" Leo interrupted her before Melissa could finish.

Leo's face became even darker than before, with a coldness that could freeze the air. Melissa felt uneasy after hearing what he said; it was as if he would have been violent toward her if she weren't his mother. Is Amelie really that important to him? The more Melissa realized this, the more nervous she became.

She couldn't act recklessly in front of Leo and had to speak slowly and calmly. "I don't mean anything. I just hope you can stay away from her. In any case, she's married, and doing this is for her and her family's own good, right?"

Leo laughed lightly, tilting his head to reveal his sharp jawline. "Don't you remember? A while ago, you were daydreaming about us being together, and you were even willing to scheme for it to happen."

"Me?" Melissa looked confused. "How is that possible?"

Although she briefly thought that the two of them could get back together, she absolutely did not purposely scheme for it! Leo didn't explain himself and just walked past her, leaving the restroom area. In the hallway, Leo quickly scanned the seats, but Amelie was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he saw his sister Jodie stamping her feet and slamming the table, looking very angry.

Frowning, he quickly walked over to her and asked, "Where is she?" His tone was cold and icy.

Jodie was startled by Leo's imposing demeanor but quickly recovered and started to complain. "Do you know how arrogant Amelie was just now? I only said a few things to her, and she got up and left, telling me to tell you not to see her again. It's as if you were pestering her. How can someone be so shameless? This kind of woman should be taught a lesson! You should make her learn to respect us!"

Jodie couldn't provoke Amelie herself, so she could only rely on Leo. To achieve her goal, she added fuel to the fire and said some nasty things about Amelie.

"Listen to me! Don't bother her in the future!" Leo said coldly.

"What?" Jodie thought Leo would be angry and go find trouble with Amelie, but instead, he said only these words. Before she could react, Leo had already rushed out of the door. He was running off! Jodie's eyes widened in disbelief. Leo had always been composed and steady over these years, and she had never seen him so restless before. Is he going after Amelie? That couldn't be possible. Jodie couldn't believe that he would lose control just to chase after Amelie, but she couldn't help following him.

Leo ran downstairs, but all he saw were unfamiliar faces. Amelie was nowhere to be seen. He gritted his teeth and pulled his tie tightly, walking toward his car while taking out his phone. Then, he opened his car door.

Bang! The car door closed.

"Hurry up and open the door!"

As soon as Leo sat down, he heard a hurried and anxious voice from behind. The person clamored and tried to rush out without any regard.

"Elie?" Leo was surprised and quickly extended his hand to block her from hitting the car window. Amelie's head hit his palm with force, causing his hand to go numb.

"Are you okay?" He looked at her with concern, not noticing his hand.

Amelie covered her head and looked at him with blurred eyes that gradually became clear. After a while, she said, "Oh," and looked around.

This was inside the car, not the garage.

"Sorry, it was a reflex," Amelie apologized. The four years of living in the Alston Family's garage—where she would jump up to open the door whenever she heard a loud noise in her sleep—had left her traumatized.

She had originally thought of leaving, but she decided to talk to Leo instead since his car wasn't locked. As soon as she got in, she started feeling drowsy, which led to the scene that just happened. Leo was happy that she hadn't left, but his smile froze when he heard what she had to say. He couldn't deny it or make excuses. His eyes showed a heavy sense of guilt and regret. Even if she didn't say anything, he exactly what she meant.

Back then, a distant relative of the Richards Family watched over the garage, but he had poor hearing and people had to bang on the door loudly for him to hear anything. Over time, it became a habit. After the old man left, Amelie moved into the underground garage. Leo had never really considered her as family and didn't bother thinking about who was living there, so he continued to bang on the door as usual. His indifference had caused her irreparable trauma.

"Sorry," he apologized in a low voice after a while.

"It's all in the past. It doesn't matter anymore." Amelie shrugged.

Leo looked at her bright and clear eyes that had no sadness. However, the bright light stabbed his heart and made him feel suffocated. He wished that she would bring up the past, get angry, and swear at him. At least it would prove that she cared. Only when she cared about these things would she care about him as a person. He was once confident that with time, he could win her heart back, but now it felt like he

was holding onto the sand that was slipping through his fingers. His chest was tight, and the air was filled with endless silence.

Amelie had enough of this kind of atmosphere in the Alston Residence and didn't like it. She furrowed her eyebrows and ran her fingers through her hair, breaking the silence.

"I still want to talk to you properly," she said.

Chapter 338 Each Took What They Needed

She pursed her lips and continued, "Back then, when I appeared in your bed, it was a surprise to me too. It wasn't planned by me. After we got married, I started liking you, and seeing Elyse betray you, I thought we could start over together. I'm not saying that I had no grievances against you, but you never promised me anything either. The only unfair thing that you did was that you didn't believe that the incident that night had nothing to do with me. Your family needed me to marry you to settle the chaos, and I wanted to marry you to fulfill my teenage dream. We both got what we wanted, and no one owed anyone anything. As adults, we should take responsibility for our own choices. When I married you and your family mistreated me, it was due to my choice, and I don't want you to feel guilty for it or think that you owe me anything just because I'm 'Big Eyes.'"

Amelie used to feel wronged and upset, but with time, she realized that she could think clearly about these things. "Leo, if you really want to make it up to me, just let me live my life in peace and don't hurt my friends whom I cherish."

She finished speaking and elegantly tilted her chin. With that, she opened the door and got out of the car.

Leo's hand, which was pressing down on her, fell weakly. The sunlight shone on his face, but instead of warmth, it radiated coldness, making one shiver.

At night in Prix Bar, a man's hand was faintly visible through the hazy glow. It was holding a glass of ice cubes that clinked together. After the drink was downed in one gulp, only the faint cold light reflected off the ice remained. It looked desolate and lonely, just like the expression on the man's face.

"What's wrong? Even the great Mr. Alston has his moments of depression?" Toby walked over, sat opposite him, and spoke with a slight smile. This wasn't a private room, but the noisy main hall. The table was in the most inconspicuous corner, and neon lights occasionally flashed, illuminating the scene of the

man drinking and those overly stern eyes of his. This kind of Leo seemed to be no different from his usual self, except to Toby who could sense his bad mood.

Leo finished his drink without responding, his gaze still devoid of emotion.

Toby tapped his fingers lightly with a playful smile on his face. He didn't say anything and simply leaned lazily against the backrest.

"Why did you suddenly want to go to Quima?" Leo asked, his voice still cold and sharp despite the alcohol he had consumed. He was a man who never showed signs of being drunk. At any time, his gaze was sharp and resolute.

Toby lightly pressed his finger to his lips and coughed a little. "What if I say I want to become stronger?"

Leo looked at him. His black eyes were as dark as ink, sharp enough to penetrate a person's soul. Toby met his gaze calmly.

Then, Leo looked away and poured himself another drink, not asking anything else. Smart people could usually tell what was coming next just by hearing a few words.

"She is mine." After a long pause, he spoke, gripping the glass tightly and his fingertips turning blue.

Toby smiled. "I've always been lazy since I was a kid because I don't like to compete with anyone. My biggest wish was to have lots of freedom. Now I realize that my laziness in the past was because there was nothing worth me fighting for. But now, I won't back down!"

He picked up his glass and lightly tapped it against Leo's. "To be honest, you're really not good enough for her."

"Why?" This wasn't the first time Toby had said this, but it was the first time Leo was curious.

Toby smiled. "Don't you know? She's not just your 'Big Eyes,' she's..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Leo's phone rang. The call was from Victor. Leo probably wouldn't have answered if it had been anyone else, but if Victor was looking for him, it was probably important. He walked out of the bar with his phone and appeared in the private meeting room 20 minutes later.

Victor was already waiting there, dressed in a black jacket. He had sharp and cold facial features, and he was standing like a statue.

"Mr. Alston."

When Victor saw Leo, he finally moved and greeted him with a nod.

"Speak."

Leo walked over and sat down on the chair. Then, Victor took out a transparent small bag containing a bullet from his pocket.

"The origin of the bullet has been traced. It came from a border organization that mainly engages in hiring operations and also takes on special tasks, such as sniping." He was talking about the bullet that killed Elyse.

"When did Elyse make enemies with them?" Leo's eyebrows suddenly furrowed. Even he had never dealt with these outlaws. Anyone with a clear mind knew not to get involved with these people.

"I'm not sure about that." Victor shook his head.

Leo frowned in the dimly lit room. The faint light from the window illuminated the faces of the two men. Despite Victor's sharp demeanor, he couldn't match Leo's aristocratic elegance.

"Try to investigate the mastermind behind the setup that framed Amelie and me," Leo said, lost in thought. He had not pursued the matter before because he thought it was solely Amelie's doing. However, now that she had made it clear that she was not involved, Leo had a new theory.

Victor was taken aback. "Isn't it possible that it's a different person behind both incidents?" he asked, skeptical. One was a murder case, and the other was an insignificant setup. Even Victor thought they had no connection.

"Just investigate it!" Leo snapped.

"Very well." Victor then left.

Leo did not leave immediately. He kept his head bowed as he stood by the window in silence, letting the light fall on his stern profile.

Meanwhile, at the Alston Residence, Melissa and Jodie were still discussing Leo and Amelie's situation. "It's definitely Amelie being shameless. She's seducing the boss of Starlight Media while also messing around with Leo. She's trying to have her cake and eat it too," Jodie declared confidently.

In her mind, Amelie was the kind of person who would do anything to climb the social ladder and achieve wealth and status.

Melissa's well-maintained face carried a hesitant expression. "Why do I feel like there's more to it than that?"

She had previously thought the same as Jodie, but over time, she had witnessed Amelie's cunning ways. Coupled with Leo's inexplicable questioning last night, she couldn't help but wonder.

"Leo keeps saying I don't know the real Amelie. I don't know what he means," Melissa continued.

Jodie, who never overthought anything, said dismissively, "What else could it mean? She's one way in front of us and another way in front of men. She's quite skilled at seduction."

Looking down at her watch, she added, "Ah, let's not talk about her anymore; it's been so annoying chatting about her since last night until this morning. Mom, just go back first. I've got to go."

Blake had a local performance today and she couldn't miss it! Melissa wanted to keep discussing, but Jodie thrust Melissa's things into her arms, then drove away.

"Jodie!" Melissa called to her daughter in annoyance, but she couldn't stop the car from speeding away.

In the blink of an eye, Jodie disappeared without a trace. Melissa felt both angry and annoyed as she let out a series of sighs. She felt neither her son nor her daughter understood or cared about her. My son's not very affectionate, and my daughter's always off playing somewhere!

Jodie rushed all the way to the performance site. Not even stopping to park her car properly, she simply parked it by the roadside and then ran all the way backstage with her backpack. She had secured backstage passes through a special connection and was eager not only to see Blake on stage but to have a chance encounter with him backstage. Jodie grew increasingly happy as she ran towards the backstage door. She stopped to check herself in the mirror and adjusted her short skirt and strapless top. Then, she reapplied her makeup before she suddenly heard a gentle male voice.

"It's Blakey!"

Jodie was elated and turned around to look, but instead of Blake, she saw a woman first.

Chapter 339 If He Could Turn Back Time

"Don't you still have a competition? Why did you come all the way to pick me up?"

Amelie and Blake walked side by side.

Since he had a competition in town, she wouldn't miss it.

An innocent smile spread across his bashful face. "We're close friends. Can't I come to pick you up?"

His eyes blinked under his bangs, which accentuated his prince-like demeanor.

Amelie was happy to hear him call her a close friend. "Fine, then. Make sure to put in all your effort for the competition so that you don't disappoint your best friend."

"Of course," Blake hummed. Pulling her hand, he asked, "So, Amelie, will you be my partner today?"

She was taking a sip of water her assistant passed to her, but hearing Blake's request, she almost spat the water out.

"Are you in your right mind, Blakey? Why are you asking me to be your partner out of the blue? Don't you want to win first place?"

He smiled bashfully. "Well, it's a performance competition today, so the results don't really matter. Besides, audiences prefer to watch something fresh, so I thought of performing pair skating. You practiced with me many times before; you're a quick learner, and I'd like to think we both have good chemistry. There will be no major issues."

"He's right, Amelie," her assistant chimed in. "Pair skating was an idea given by the organizer. Even though Blakey is an expert in figure skating, he has never performed with anyone else but you. Figure skating requires chemistry. You're the only one who can help him out at such short notice."

Amelie no longer objected to the idea after listening to her assistant's explanation, yet she was still hesitant. "But I'm not as good as you—"

"It's alright. We can practice. I'll be in charge of taking over the difficult moves. All you need to do is follow my rhythm."

She was speechless. Was she being forced to do something out of her ability now?

"Come on. The practice rink is over there." Blake pointed at the ice rink opposite them. "We have 30 minutes before the competition starts, and I'm the last to perform, so we have another hour and a half to practice. We can make it."

"Are you sure?" Amelie was extremely doubtful, but she still went after him.

Jodie watched the scene as she stood behind them. Smoke seemed to emit from her head like a train as her anger piled.

"Damn you, Amelie Dillon!"

How many more men is she going to pester?! She is married yet still flirting with other men. Does Starlight Media just let her be?

Worst of all, she had to get entangled with the men around Jodie!

If it wasn't considered a crime, Jodie desperately wanted to peel Amelie's skin off! After huffing in anger for some time, she stomped toward the practice rink.

Amelie and Blake had already changed into their outfits for practice.

For the first time, he wore a black costume with gold threads on his collar and tassels hanging from his cuffs.

The outfit made him look even more elegant and extravagant.

If not for the woman beside him, Jodie would have screamed out loud like an infatuated fangirl.

Amelie wore a similar outfit as him but in red.

The contrast in their outfit colors produced a strong sensory impact.

In addition to their outstanding appearances, their perfect figures made them look as dazzling as stars in the sky.

In his skates, Blake made an elegant gesture of invitation to Amelie.

She had tied her long, silky hair into a bun, revealing her smooth forehead. With light makeup on, she looked youthful and energetic.

She didn't look like a woman who had given birth, and she even seemed to look younger than Blake. Coupled with her slim figure, she appeared petite standing beside him, who equally had a slender figure.

Jodie's eyes burned furiously. If she had known, she would have learned figure skating long ago; if she had mastered figure skating, Amelie wouldn't have stood a chance to steal her place!

Carrying the anger in her heart, Jodie took a few steps forward.

Blake and Amelie did not seem to notice Jodie's presence as he only had eyes for Amelie.

Amelie, on the other hand, was covering her chest nervously. "I don't think this is a good idea. I'm going to seriously affect your performance."

She was just an amateur figure skater; thus, she was worried that she might be photographed by reporters if she performed together with a professional like Blake.

Nonetheless, Blake did not show his impatience due to her repeated rejection. Instead, he offered her a bright smile that was as warm as the spring breeze, as soft as cotton. He enveloped her in his warmth, but of course, Jodie was the only one who could feel his intentions.

As expected, she fumed in anger. She could no longer hold back as she stormed toward them, wanting to pull Amelie away from Blake.

"What else can stop you in this world, Foxy?" Blake's voice suddenly sounded.

That made Jodie halt in her steps abruptly, her gaze filled with doubt and shock as she stared at the two. Her ears also perked up to listen to more of their conversation.

Blake added, "I can tell how relaxed you are in your live broadcasts! No matter what the fans ask to see, you show them. Your talent surpasses some who even trained ten years to achieve their skills!"

Is Amelie Foxy? Amelie… She's… Jodie ruffled her hair in frustration. All she heard were noises clashing in her mind.

Never did she expect Amelie to be related to Foxy.

How could that be?

How could they be the same person?!

Thud! Jodie was so shocked that she hit something and produced a noise.

Blake and Amelie were slightly startled as they looked in her direction.

Covering her face, Jodie scrambled away as fast as she could, so the two only managed to see her back.

Staff members would often come in and out of the practice rink, so the two didn't think too much of it.

Eventually, Amelie made up her mind. "Alright, then. I'll risk my reputation to help you. Don't blame me if I can't perform on par as you or if you get scolded because I affected your performance."

Amelie wore a similar outfit as him but in red.

The contrast in their outfit colors produced a strong sensory impact.

"I won't." Blake looked at Amelie with a tender and affectionate gaze. He was desperate to have her name written beside him on paper.

"I won't." Blake looked at Amelie with a tender and affectionate gaze. He was desperate to have her name written beside him on paper.

Even if it meant getting scolded, he felt it was an honor.

"I'm going to compete abroad soon with really strong competitors. I'm not confident in beating them, but being able to perform with you for once will boost my confidence," he uttered with a warm and light tone, just like the spring breeze.

At the same time, his gaze seemed to carry a hidden emotion that couldn't be expressed.

"Just treat today's performance as a way of encouragement for me."

Hearing that, Amelie completely overcame her unease and took his hand.

"I heard that you stood up even in a near-despair situation back then to continue your career in figure skating. That alone is enough to show how exceptional you are in this field. I'm sure you'll be able to beat your opponents again this time!"

She held a fist at him with bright and sparkly eyes.

"Thanks." Blake indulged himself in her eyes.

Though the opponent was powerful, he wasn't afraid. Admitting his weakness was to get his way to perform with her on the same stage out of desperation.

"You once asked me what I wanted," he uttered.

Amelie smiled. "Yeah. You said you wanted to be at the top of the world. I knew you'd be able to achieve that as soon as I heard your wish, and as expected, you lived up to your own expectations. You did it."

Blake smiled softly, but a hint of fondness was now evident in his tender eyes.

If he could turn back to the time she asked that question, he would've answered "I want you!" without hesitation.

On the other hand, Jodie stumbled and ran out of the practice rink.

The news she had just obtained came too much of a shock to her. Her eyes had turned red with tears.

The woman whom she was never willing to look in the eye and used to bully turned out to be Foxy!

The news was even more shocking than the announcement of Amelie's marriage to the president of Starlight Media.

It made her feel even worse.

To her, a woman would be able to get married as long as she had a pretty face.

Foxy was a highly talented and intelligent woman who deserved a hundred million followers. Jodie was one of her admirers.

At that thought, she suddenly felt as if being slapped in the face. Every part of her skin hurt, and her chest nearly exploded due to suffocation!

She couldn't accept it! There was no way she could!

Does this mean that… Amelie might have been mocking me inwardly for being ignorant and dumb every time I bully and insult her?

Her active attacks on Amelie seemed to serve as the latter's entertainment, yet she was completely unaware of that. All this while, she had been a clown in Amelie's world!

If Jodie didn't plan a retaliation on her, she reckoned that she would go crazy!

Chapter 340 An Ugly B*tch

Jodie's mind was close to bursting. Even after scratching her scalp as she racked her brain, she couldn't think of a good way to seek revenge on Amelie.

All she could think of was Melissa.

Hence, she dialed her mother's number. "Mom, did you know? Amelie is Foxy!"

When Melissa picked up the phone, she was watching the replay of Foxy's live broadcast in a laid-back manner while letting Miss Potts do her manicure.

Jodie's sudden statement made her pull her hand slightly, causing Miss Potts to clip on her flesh.

"Ouch!" Melissa glared at Miss Potts.

Miss Potts shuddered subconsciously and waited for her scolding.

However, it was more important for Melissa to figure out what was going on. "What do you mean? Explain in detail."

While saying that, she gestured to Miss Potts to back away.

As if being forgiven, Miss Potts hurriedly grabbed her tools and took to her heels.

Jodie sounded like she was crying over the phone. "I overheard Amelie and Blake's conversation just now. Blake called her Foxy! Mom, Amelie must think of us as fools! She used to act pitiful at home back then and claimed that her family was poor. They were all lies! She has been toying with us all along. All of us are her source of entertainment!"

Hearing that, Melissa felt her head buzz.

Even though she knew that Amelie was capable, she never associated her with Foxy at all.

If she is Foxy, then what I did back then…

At the thought of how harsh and sarcastic she treated Amelie back then, she felt her cheeks burn.

She was too ashamed of herself now!

Melissa had always carried a strong sense of superiority, and she valued her pride more than anything else.

Jodie's discovery had no doubt crushed her pride into pieces.

She wanted to deny it. She wanted to accuse Jodie of mishearing, but Leo's words suddenly flashed in her mind.

He asked me multiple times whether I know who Amelie really is.

Has he been hinting to me about this?

Melissa slapped the table with her palm, and she couldn't care even if it hurt. At this moment, she only cared about her lost pride!

Jodie merely bullied Amelie, but what about her? She didn't just give Amelie the cold shoulder, she even continuously created opportunities to matchmake her son to Foxy, when they were both the same person.

She eagerly wanted to dig a hole and hide in it so that she didn't have to face anyone in her life.

Her face hurt, but her chest hurt even more! To be precise, every part of her body hurt!

She called out to Miss Potts a few times, but there was no response.

Eventually, she had to clutch her chest and run outside.

As soon as she arrived at the door, she stumbled and fell to the ground.

Fortunately, she managed to support herself by holding the door, but a look of despair painted across her face.

"We're doomed. We're doomed!"

Initially, she merely thought that her son still stood a chance regardless of Foxy's relationship with Toby.

As long as the two weren't engaged, she could still pull some tricks to matchmake her with Leo.

Now, however… It is all over!

Since Amelie and Foxy were the same people, she had deep resentment for Melissa. Why would she agree to marry her son?

The hundreds of millions of fans backing Foxy and the wealth that came with it that could have belonged to the Alstons were now gone!

The most ideal alliance she had in mind had slipped out of her hands. Just like that.

The loss of benefits made her even more desperate and heartbroken than the loss of pride.

Propping her forehead with her fingers, she suddenly felt the world spinning around her. She could pass out anytime soon!

"Mrs. Alston." Just then, someone suddenly supported her arm.

A lady's voice sounded crisp and clear in her ear. "I'm here to look for Leo."

…

Jodie waited for hours outside the rink, but Melissa had yet to arrive.

Her mother hung up in the middle of the call, and she didn't even send her help.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she felt, and the more aggrieved she was.

She smashed her limited edition bag against the wall until it was deformed.

But so what? She couldn't save anything.

She wanted to leave this place, but humans were stubborn beings. The more aggrieved one was, the more unwilling they were to leave the place that brought them misery.

Eventually, she entered the venue once again.

Before long, the host announced in an enthusiastic voice, "The last group who will perform for us is our long-awaited extraordinary, handsome, and talented prince, Blake Gareth!

All of a sudden, the audience cheered and applauded loudly.

Blake was extremely popular in the country hence many people attended the event today just to watch him.

Before the applause died down entirely, the lights suddenly dimmed.

Under a mysterious light blue beam of light, a dark figure skated across the stage.

"Blakey! Blakey!"

The audience immediately cheered his name.

Their voices even overshadowed the music at one point.

Blake danced around gracefully under the ring of light, and every movement he made elicited a scream from the ladies in the crowd.

Some even fainted due to his charisma.

After doing a few simple movements, he reached out toward the darkness.

Another hand stretched out and landed on his palm.

Her hand was fair and smooth, and her fingers were thin and slender. It was as graceful and beautiful as aquatic plants floating in the water.

"Oh my god! He brought a partner!"

"No way!"

"He never performs pair skating!"

"Is she going to snatch Blakey away from us?"

"That's so cruel."

At the sight of the hand, the audience broke into an uproar. Everyone started discussing with each other. They also opened their eyes wide to check out the beauty.

"What's so interesting about her? She's just an ugly b*tch!" Hearing the discussions among the crowd, Jodie spat coldly.

A fire was currently burning in her chest.

However, when she heard the reaction of the audience, she saw hope once again.

Blake had always performed solo. Now that a woman came out of nowhere, she was definitely going to suffer criticism.

Perhaps, Amelie might even be attacked by his fans!

Jodie couldn't wait for her to be criticized, better yet if they threw rotten tomatoes at her every day!

As she imagined the picture, she felt her mood lift.

"Woah! She's so pretty!"

"Damn it! Is that an angel?"

"She and Blakey look so good together!"

As soon as Amelie revealed her face, a new wave of admiration came from the audience.

"I hope Blakey asks her to be his girlfriend."

Jodie was returning to her senses, but what she heard was not what she wanted to hear.

Why are they all complimenting Amelie?

Once again, she clenched her fists until her fingernails sank into her palms. An enormous wave of rage boiled within her as her eyes turned bloodshot. She looked like a predator ready to pounce on her prey.

Are these people blind?

Didn't they claim that they admired Blakey?

How could they not be angered when the innocent Blake was snatched by Amelie?

Suddenly, music sounded.

Under the guidance of Blake, Amelie started making spins on the spot before the two of them slid freely and galloped in unison.

The audience's gaze was locked on the duo. Every step they took in unison, and the contrast of their clothes against the white background, were eye-catching.

From time to time, Blake would lead Amelie in performing some difficult moves.

Their movements were neat and nimble. To be precise, the duo didn't seem to be skating but instead flying on clouds.

"Wow!"

"Woah!"

"Woah! Woah! Woah!"

Exclamations from the audience came continuously.

Amelie had previously majored in dance, and when combined with Blake's outstanding performance, their collaboration did not appear awkward at all.

Everyone started guessing where the figure skating novice came from as she wasn't a familiar face.

Hearing the compliments from the audience, Jodie couldn't help scrunching her face as she scratched her fingers on the chair.

She refused to believe that she wouldn't be able to defeat Amelie!

How could she perform pair skating that required intimate interactions with another man after just getting married? Is the boss of Starlight Media not jealous about it?

Even if he isn't, could he really ignore it when the audience starts commenting on how perfect she and Blakey are as a couple?

At that thought, she immediately snapped pictures of them on the ice rink.

She didn't have Starlight Media's contact, but that didn't matter.

She sent the pictures purposely to a rich man who came from a family with a media background, and she told him to find a way to spread the news across the Internet.

Once that was done, Jodie felt her rage dissipate a little.

"How dare you snatch my man, Amelie Dillon?! Let's see how you fare after this!"

…

Leo walked out of the office.

"Mr. Alston." Eugene held his phone and stood in front of the car with flickering eyes and a bothered expression.

"What's the matter?" Leo read his mind with just a glance. "You can leave if you're caught up with something."

Since Eugene was married and had children, Leo could understand that he might need to settle some family affairs.

"No." Eugene walked over to him, feeling his scalp tingle as he found it hard to speak.

Eventually, he blurted, "Please look… look at this."

He handed the phone over.

Leo looked down to find two beautiful figures—a man and a woman in red and black outfits respectively.

The man was lifting the woman high up, while the woman split her leg and spread her arms in the air. Though it was a still photo, he could feel the graceful rhythm of the duo's movements and the chemistry they carried.