Meanwhile, Ashton was dumbfounded by Elyseâs reaction and could only take it out on the bodyguards.
âWhy are you still standing there? Go and do your job!â
Outside, Elyse stumbled and ran until she couldnât run anymore and leaned against a pillar.
Her fingers were grabbing tightly onto the white decorative pillar while she bit her lower lip so hard that it looked contorted.
âDamn it! Damn it!
She cursed softly. All she could think about was finding Amelie and ripping her into pieces!
Ever since Amelieâs appearance, she had constantly brought trouble into Elyseâs life. Sheâs truly my nemesis!
After her anger subsided, Elyse began to feel terrified and trembled as she remembered that Amelie was the real Big Eyes!
She felt like she was thrown and burned inside the furnace, terrifying and painful!
No, I canât let Amelie ruin my happiness again! she thought.
Barely able to support herself to her feet, she walked around the corridor a few times. It was seen that something flashed in her eyes before she left.
The Alston Residence.
Melissa was still angry at Leo for not being sensible and cooperating with her.
âMrs. Alston, your collagen drink is ready.â A servant came over with a cup of tea and gave it to Melissa.
However, Melissa pushed it away in frustration. âIâm not drinking today. Bring it away!â
The servant looked at Melissa in confusion because Melissa cared a lot about her appearance and would never miss her daily collagen drink. What Melissa just said came as a surprise.
But the servant also knew not to pry, so she obediently took the drink away.
Meanwhile, Melissa supported her forehead with her hand propped up on the coffee table.
She was so pissed at Leo for not cooperating with her that she had a migraine.
âIf I had known he wouldnât listen to me, I wouldnât have agreed to let him take over the family business!â
Her only regret was letting that accident that injured Leoâs eye happen because Leo completely changed how he treated her after staying at Quinn Town for some time.
Before, he would listen to her every word and be very filial, but after that incident, he began giving her the cold shoulder.
Whenever Melissa thought of that car accident, she would feel guilty and didnât dare to think more about it.
At that moment, someone gave a cup to her.
She looked at it and saw it was the same collagen drink.
There was still some steam coming from the hot drink, which made her eyes feel uncomfortable.
Frowning, Melissa angrily asked, âWhatâs the meaning of this? Didnât I say Iâm not drinking this today?â
Her face was filled with anger as she looked over angrily but saw a face much younger than the servant.
However, her expression turned even darker after seeing that face. She screamed at the door, âWhatâs the matter? Miss Potts, donât you want your job anymore? How could you let just anyone come in?â
Meanwhile, Leila stood outside the door with both hands limply by her side, seeming embarrassed.
âDonât blame Miss Potts, she opened the door for me because I told her it was Leo who invited me here.â Still holding the cup, the visitor smiled at Melissa.
Her face was beautiful and delicate, and she was well-dressed, with the scent of fancy French perfume permeating her body.
The visitor was none other than Elyse.
When Melissa finally looked at her, she reprimanded, âElyse, I will never agree to you and Leonyâs relationship, so youâd better give up. Miss Potts, send our visitor out!â
Hearing Melissaâs order, Leila hurriedly came over. âMiss Claytonâ¦â
Elyse smiled and gave Leila a reassuring look before turning back to Melissa. âMrs. Alston, I came here today specifically to help you solve your frustrations.â
âHah! Iâm feeling good today and donât need your help with anything.â Without looking at Elyse, Melissa sat upright, putting on a relaxed behavior.
She had never liked actresses and adding on to what Elyse did four years ago, Melissa hated Elyse to the bones.
âYou-â
Melissaâs expression changed after Elyse had guessed her thoughts. Now, she was feeling embarrassed and angry.
Melissa didnât lose her temper due to the usual elegant facade she put on before others. She kept silent despite boiling with anger inside.
Elyse calmly said to Leila, âMiss Potts, you may leave now. I have something I would like to discuss with Mrs. Alston in private.â
Leila glanced at Melissa worriedly. When she saw Melissa didnât refuse, she nodded and left.
The room quieted down. Elyse sat beside Melissa with her knees closed and hands on her knees, making her look elegant.
Her face was glowing as she said, âMrs. Alston, you shouldnât feel bad about what others say because they donât know whatâs happening inside the Alston Residence. I know for a fact that you and Leony arenât merciless people and that you do like Bria. You know giving birth to a child was a difficult process, so you made the painful decision of letting Amelie take Bria away.â
Once Elyse said that, Melissa felt better, and her expression eased a little.
Even if what Elyse said wasnât what Melissa had in mind, Elyseâs words perfectly hid Melissaâs real feelings and gave Melissa a good reason for neglecting Bria all this while. Also, that explanation saved Melissaâs image.
âOf course,â Melissa replied stiffly.
When Elyse got a reply from Melissa, she knew she was another step closer to her goal and smiled delicately. âMrs. Alston, I also know that you want to bring Bria back here. Iâm guessing you donât know how to persuade Leony to come forward and take Bria back, am I right?â
Melissa turned over and looked at Elyse with cold eyes. However, she didnât respond, which was a silent agreement.
âI can help you with that,â Elyse offered.
Melissaâs eyes widened as they lit up. âYou?â
âYes, me.â Elyse elegantly cranked her long and slender neck while speaking confidently.
Meanwhile, Melissa wasnât too convinced. âElyse, you canât fool me with your words.â
âHow about we make a deal if you donât believe me?â While gently knocking her knuckles against the table, Elyse continued, âIf I succeed and Leony is willing to get Briaâs custody from Amelie, you will call for me and Leonyâs engagement.â
looked at Elyse with disdain. âElyse, youâre such a shameless woman! Besides your identity, what happened four years ago is enough for the Alston Family to reject you as our daughter-in-law. If you still have some dignity left in you, you should leave Leony as far as possible. I donât know where you found the courage to not only pester Leony but also ask me to agree to let you two get engaged!â
When thinking about Elyseâs past, Melissa became even more displeased with her.
However, Elyse wasnât the slightest bit humiliated or saddened by Melissaâs words. She still kept a smile on her face as if Melissa wasnât talking about her.
She pulled her lips taunt and leaned down to look at Melissa. âMrs. Alston, youâre judging me for what I did back then, but have you forgotten that youâre the one responsible for what happened four years ago?â
Once Elyse said that, Melissa suddenly turned pale, and she shivered violently.