A Matter of Wife and Love by Mila

Chapter 36
At that moment, Amelie slapped the person instinctively.
“It’s me, Elyse!” said the person. Then, he opened up the flashlight on his phone. From the faint light, Amelie could see a man
with a buzz cut He had an arrogant and unruly face.
At the same time, the person also saw her. Then, his concerned eyes turned cold, and he pushed her away in disgust while
saying, “How is it you?”
Only did Amelie know who he was when she heard his voice. “Ashton?”
It was obvious that he had mistaken her for Elyse.
At that moment, Ashton took a big step backward, frowned in irritation, and huffed. Then, he took out a tissue before her and
wiped his hands. Although he didn’t say anything, his actions were enough to prove that he did
not welcome Amelie.
Knowing that Ashton disliked her, Amelie turned and left since she did not intend to stay and watch Ashton’s reaction. However,
as soon as she was about to leave, Ashton called out and said, “Do you have to be this disgusting, Amelie?”
Then, he threw the tissue on the ground harshly and stepped on it with his leather shoe. While crumpling the tissue with his foot,
he said, “Do you think that Leo would acknowledge you if you sound like Elyse and dress like her?” As he spoke, he kicked the
crumpled tissue and glared at her in contempt.
Hearing his words, Amelie looked at her Chanel dress. It was an exclusive brand, and it was only normal for her to own it given
her status. As for her voice, she recalled that Julia had said something similar as well.
“You are a clown! No matter how much effort you put in, you are still different from her, looking hideous as ever! I’d advise you to
stop with such sickening actions!” Ashton’s words were harsh. After he finished his words, he stuffed his hands in his pocket and
walked past her arrogantly.
Just as he was about to walk away, Amelie called out for him and stood in front of him. To his surprise, she was not mad but
smiling. “Where do you live, Ashton?” she asked.

When Ashton heard her words, he looked at her in confusion and wondered why she was smiling and caring. about where he
lived when he had said such terrible words toward her. However, her following words were like a slap to him. “Let me guess; you
probably live in a swamp since you’re so vile!”
Hearing her words, Ashton’s ears were red from embarrassment. At that moment, his arrogant face darkened.
Usually, Amelie would endure his hatred toward her because of Leo since they were at the Alston Residence. However, since
she and Leo had divorced, there was no way she would still need to bear the mocking of Leo’s friends
After Amelie finished her words, she pursed her lips and smiled casually. Although she didn’t say anything more, Ashton could
still sense the mockery she had for him!
“How dare you?” He gripped his knuckles in anger.
However, Amelie didn’t give him a chance to speak and continued, “There are many people who wear Chanel in this world If
what you said is true, is everyone trying to imitate Miss Clayton?”
Hearing her words, Ashton widened his eyes in shock while looking at her. In his memory, Amelie was always a cautious and
uptight woman, seemingly as if she had never experienced life. Even when he mistreated her in front of Leo, she never dared to
retaliate, but things had changed now, and she was speaking to him sarcastically
As a person who was born into a noble family, Ashton was arrogant and had never been talked back to by anyone. Thus, when
he heard Amelie’s words, his face darkened, and there was fury in his eyes.
Despite that, Arnelie didn’t indulge him and continued, I’m afraid you might have hearing issues since you
can’t even tell that this is my actual voice when you have been at the Alston Residence for so many times. Thus, I’d advise you
to see a doctor and perhaps check if there is anything wrong with your brain. After all, you are the young master of the Lowe
Family. If you are acting like a fool, you’ll only humiliate yourself!” Then, she ignored him and flipped her hair, striding away.
Did she... just scold me? Glaring at Amelie’s figure with wide eyes, Ashton thought to himself and twitched his fingers. Then, he
punched the guardrail hard and cursed, “Damn it!”
Once Amelie was done with everything, she went home, hugged Bria, and slept in satisfaction. She had to get up early tomorrow
morning since she had to return to her father’s place.

To be honest, Amelie had bad sleep quality. When she lived at the Alston Residence, Leo would come home late every day, and
Melissa would order her to open the door for him. Although this was supposed to be a servant’s job, Amelie was happy to do it
since she was deeply in love with Leo. Besides, this was the only time she could see and talk to him.
Since Leo was impatient and would kick the door in a tantrum when no one opened the door for him on the first knock, Amelie
didn’t dare sleep soundly when he was not around, afraid that Bria would be disturbed in her sleep. So, to avoid getting Leo mad,
Amelie would open the door as soon as she heard the car engine. Even though she was met with Leo’s cold face every time she
opened the door for him, she was happy to oblige. Sometimes, when Leo didn’t come home all night, she didn’t even dare call
him and would pull an all- nighter instead.
Thinking about what she had done for him in the past, Amelie felt that she was a fool blinded by love. Now that she didn’t have to
worry about Leo’s return, she fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes.
While Amelie was sleeping soundly, Leo was drinking at Prix Bar. At this moment, Amelie’s words engulfed
him.
During those years, he was furious that Amelie had set him up. Hence, he never treated her like she was his wife despite being
married. Not only that, he didn’t even treat her like a human being.
Visiting his father’s grave was a mere formality, so he had subconsciously left her by the road when Elyse called him. At that
moment, it didn’t occur to him if Amelie was pregnant or if she could return home! After that day, she disappeared for a couple of
days, but he didn’t care since he wished she would disappear
forever in his heart!
Then, she returned and looked skinnier than before, staggering wherever she went. When he saw her, he thought she was
acting and still ignored her. Moreover, he even allowed Jodie to cause her trouble.
Did she have a miscarriage back then? Leo thought to himself.
Although he did things the hard way and had a heart made of stone, he never wanted to cause a woman to starve and freeze to
the point where she would have a miscarriage. As Leo thought about it, he felt a sharp pain in his heart as he felt guilty.
At that moment, Laura, who was wearing casual attire, walked toward him and said, “Mr. Alston.” Then, she eyed him secretly
and was startled momentarily when she saw the depression in his eyes. However, she didn’t ask about it and said in a low voice,

“I have investigated what you told me to. During the day you and Miss Dillon divorced, there were 158 couples who divorced as
well. I checked their work units, but no one seems to be Starlight Media’s boss. Then, she added, “I’m sorry that I couldn’t find
the divorce registration for Starlight Media’s boss.”
Hearing her words, Leo gripped his glass tightly. After a while, he snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her while frowning
However, he smoothened his eyebrows quickly. His expression was calm as he said, “There’s no need to investigate this matter
further.”
“Alright. It just so happens that Elyse doesn’t want you to investigate it too. When I was on my way here, she even told me to do
her a favor and wished that you would no longer cause trouble for Amelie. You indeed treated Elyse differently. Laura’s tone had
a hint of cheerfulness as she spoke.
When Leo stood up and heard her words, he stiffened. Although he did intend to leave Amelie alone, he didn’t do it because of
Elyse’s favor but because of Amelie herself.
Amelie is right. No matter how miserable I felt during the set-up, the Alstons did benefit from the situation. Hence, I am willing to
let her off the hook and... cut ties with her, Leo thought.
Thinking about it, he ordered Laura coldly, “From now onward, no one is allowed to talk about Amelie or the boss of Starlight
Media.”
“Yes,” said Laura.
Then, Leo looked at her with a dark gaze and said, “Also, please help me look into something else.”