When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 231

they had entered the valley of death instead.The moment Leo opened the door, he also frowned and had the same expression as Toby.Yet, after a mere two seconds, he regained his calmness. His expression appeared just as stoic as before.Toby turned around and looked at him only to see Leo taking in his surroundings nonchalantly.He had to admit that Leo was better than him in this regard. Even in this kind of environment, Leo can still keep his cool and not be swayed. This isn’t easy to accomplish.Toby knew that he could not do it. It seems like James wants to use this environment to disturb our thoughts and get the upper hand in the negotiation, eh? He’s going to be disappointed then.He could almost imagine how defeated the big, blonde businessman would look.In the end, it was the same as what Toby predicted, for Leo maintained his sharp demeanor. Not only did he not lose, but he even managed to turn the tables around and forced the opposition to give a five percent discount.Although it might not seem much, a five percent discount dealing worth a billion was astounding.Seeing James sign the contract and leave with a defeated expression made Toby smile. He looked at Leo, who was unaffected by his chaotic surroundings. “We didn’t have to negotiate on the base price anyway, yet you still chose to do it. Why? Did you want to punish him for his trick tonight?”Not denying this, Leo finally frowned deeply to express his disdain toward the place. “You can wrap this up.”He then took his coat and left.Taking long strides, he seemed very proper and distant.After looking at Leo’s silhouette for a while, Toby turned around and started packing the documents.Then, he walked out only to bump into someone.That man was so drunk that he did not even move upon bumping into Toby.Although Toby was upset and frowned slightly, he still pushed the person aside politely. “Sir, you’re drunk.”“I-I’m not drunk!” That person waved his hands around.Not wishing to entertain a drunkard, Toby pushed him aside, wanting to leave.However, the man tugged on his shirt. “Elie, please don’t go. How about we have a chat?”Toby was speechless because he hated drunkards, but the name ‘Elie’ seemed to have glued him onto the spot.Although Toby was unsure whether the person was calling out to the one whom Toby thought, he was sure that they had nothing to do with each other but still found himself drawn to the name.At that moment, he only felt that he was pathetic and laughable.“Elie…” the man called out. “We grew up in the same village. I have liked you since the first day of meeting you in school. Even after you rejected me, I was never disheartened. I kept working hard to make sure that I could match up with you, but now… I only found out how laughable I am! You’re the boss of Starlight Media! I’m just some small-time business owner who even has to depend on your help! I really am a fool that doesn’t know his limits.”Toby, who was hearing the man speak, did not react until the words ‘Starlight Media’ was uttered. It was then a spark flashed in his mind and connected a lot of incidents.Finally, a conclusion emerged within him. He was dumbstruck!Starlight Media’s Elie could only be Amelie! She… She is the real boss of Starlight Media! How many secrets is Amelie hiding in that tiny frame of hers?The man who had drunk himself into a stupor was none other than Matthew.This was the first he got so drunk, and everything he said came from his heart. Even if he was wasted, something was clawing at his chest, making him feel awful. He gripped his shirt tightly.After a long time, Matthew stumbled away.Meanwhile, Toby only left after Leo’s chauffeur came to call him.Finally, there was some peace and quiet outside.Coming out from the noisy and polluted environment in the bar, no matter how bustling the street was, Toby still felt like it was paradise.Toby then saw Leo standing under a tree with his hands in his pocket.His gaze was a well of endless depth that nobody could disturb.Suddenly, a prank popped into Toby’s mind. If