A Matter of Wife and Love

Chapter 188

At the Alston Residence, Melissa had gotten many calls to congratulate her. Although she was unhappy about it, she could only feign happiness. After all, she couldn’t keep a low profile when news about Elyse’s suicidal attempt had spread around the town. At this moment, everyone knew about Leo and Elyse’s engagement.

After Melissa was done with the calls, she told Miss Potts to do her nails. In the meantime, she was thinking about ways to make Elyse give up on marrying Leo without affecting the Alston Family’s reputation.

While Miss Potts was doing Melissa’s nails, she looked at her worriedly. “Mr. Alston hasn’t returned in days. I’m afraid he still doesn’t know that you have chosen the engagement date. What if he refuses to do it?”

Hearing her words, Melissa lowered her eyes without thinking much about it. “I’ve already made it clear to him before, so it doesn’t matter if he knows or not.”

When Miss Potts heard her words, she opened her mouth and tried to say something. However, she kept quiet in the end. She was just a maid, so she could not interfere with her master’s business.

Just as they were talking, the door swung open. Melissa was immediately startled, and the two women looked over.

Leo stood by the door, radiating an intimidating presence with a serious look on his face.

“Mr. Alston!” Miss Potts called out hastily. Although she had met him countless times, she was still intimidated by his presence.

In that split second, Melissa snapped out of her trance and said, “When did you come back? How’s work?” Then, she signaled Miss Potts to leave while she stood up from the couch and walked toward Leo.

Her face was filled with concern, and she tried to hold his hands. However, Leo avoided her hands and said, “Who decided the date of the engagement? Why didn’t you ask for my permission before making a decision?” he snarled.

When Melissa heard his words, she froze for a second before saying, “I was the one who chose the date. I’m sure you know we are on edge with Elyse’s matter. Everyone is asking us about this, and some even think that we’re lying. I’m doing this to stop the rumors.”

that you plan on letting me marry

an expedient

her words. “Do you think that this will stop them from talking about it? As long

However,

you think that will happen? From the moment she used you

saying that…” Melissa trailed off, and the confident look on her face was gone. She had a grim

just a setup?

dawned upon Melissa as

now!” Leo ordered without hesitation. With that, he turned

his words, Melissa seemed to have thought of something and stopped him from leaving. “It’s too late, Leony. The engagement is today. It’s starting soon, and guests will be arriving any moment now. How can you expect me to cancel the engagement?!” She looked nervous to the point

Please play along, Leony. We’ll talk about it after the engagement, alright?” In the

all, if the engagement were to be canceled, the Alstons’ reputation and hers

thinking, he

important to you?”

time, Melissa didn’t know how to answer. After some time, she whispered, “I’m doing this for your own good. Since you’re a busy man, how are you

her words, he lowered his head and said nothing. Needless to say, her words did not

was a nervous

this matter. All you have to do is stay put at home.” Then, he

her feet. As she tried to chase him, two bodyguards blocked her way. “Mr. Alston has asked us

chase after Leo, she could only throw a tantrum at the guards. However, they simply ignored her. In the end, she could only

the most expensive

makeup, and some were tidying