My Sugar And Your Spice

Chapter 229

Amelie brought her back to Halport and settled her at a shelter there.After the personnel checked Liz, she asked Amelie, “One of her eyes is blind, and she has traces of abuse on her. Do you know what she’s been through?”Amelie gazed into Liz’s eyes in surprise. She noticed her eyes looked dazed and thought it was due to her mental state. So, it was because she’s blind in one eye?“I don’t know.” It took her a while to answer.The worker sighed and shook her head. “People from the black market typically prefer healthy but mentally ill kids because their families don’t care or want them, so there’s no risk in kidnapping these kids. After caring for the kids for a few years, they would have these kids’ organs harvested for whoever needed them. It seems like she’s one of the lucky ones because she only lost her cornea.”Although Liz only had her cornea removed, such an experience must have been terrifying. Then, Amelie subconsciously touched her eye, which had lost most of its cornea too.That day onward, Amelie’s life was back to being peaceful, except when Leo kept coming over with the excuse of visiting Bria. Luckily, his visits were not frequent, so Amelie could accept that exception.Two weeks later, she went to Starlight Media. Although she no longer relied on that company to earn money, she still had to participate in making important decisions.When she arrived at Starlight Media and was ready to walk up the long, artistic stairs inside the building, she heard someone call her name. She turned around and saw it was Matthew, who was standing not far from her and dressed like an elite with his neat suit, beaming at her.“Matthew.” Since they bumped into each other, she had no choice but to greet him.He kept his bright smile. “I thought I saw you.”Amelie smiled and heard him continue, “Miss White and I just happened to talk about you the last time we met. Since you’re single, how about giving me a chance, Elie?”Previously, he retreated his pursuit because he thought she had a boyfriend, yet after hearing from Julia that Amelie was single, he felt his heart beating wildly for her again.Amelie did not answer him but touched her aching forehead. Julia, that idiot. Does she think I don’t have enough on my plate? “I’m sorry, but I don’t have plans on getting married.”“Well, you never know. Things might change. Perhaps you’re just terrified of getting married again after your last attempt. After all, everybody is different, and I’m not the same kind of person as your ex,” Matthew spoke quickly, desperately trying to persuade her. “Although my conditions aren’t as good as your ex-husband’s, it’s not a problem for me to give you and Bria a comfortable life.”She remained silent.“As you can see, Starlight Media and I are working together, and Miss White is very interested in our project, so you have to believe me when I say that.”Of course, Amelie believed him because she was the one who authorized the project. However, she did not need another man in her life as she enjoyed her life with Bria and Steven. She had grown tired of living with a large family that required her to be attentive to all sorts of relationships. Now, she preferred a simple life.Before she could speak, he grabbed her hand. “Elie, please give me a chance. I’ll use the rest of my life to prove to you that I can bring you and Bria happiness. If you think that’s not enough, I can even give you all of my assets!”She was too stunned to respond. I don’t need any money because I have countless of them, but if I say that, would it…Just as she was thinking of how to dissuade Matthew, she heard a cough coming from behind her. Who’s this guy? This is such a broad hallway, but why does he have to come over here? Also, he’s coughing like I’m in his way.While thinking of that, she moved slightly toward Matthew to make room, but the person behind her did not move. Why is that person still standing there? Is he watching us?Amelie could not figure out why that person was stationary. She was already feeling awkward with Matthew grabbing her hand, but now, they had an audience. Without any other choice, she looked over to the person behind her.When she turned around, she was met with a pair of cold eyes. Leo!Her heart began thumping frantically as she felt like today was her unlucky day. Leo had bumped