When I Was A Wallflower

The man was tall and slender, and his strides conveyed confidence. On the other hand, the lady in the long, bodycon dress moved gracefully. Her gait was as graceful as if she were a runway model. The couple wore matching clothes, and only the masks on their faces were slightly different in color. In addition, it further enhanced their appearance as a lovely couple.

"That's my cousin and his new girlfriend." Michelle Walsh took the initiative to introduce them to Leo. She reasoned that he must not have known them because she had just returned and not participated in the line of people greeting visitors at the front door.

"I honestly wonder why he suddenly started dating an influencer." She viewed influencers negatively and frequently looked down on them. However, to maintain a positive image in front of Leo, she avoided harsh criticisms of them.

"Toby!" Then, she waved at her cousin and greeted him.

Coincidentally, he approached her with Amelie.

"This is my cousin, Michelle." Toby looked at the two of them with a meaningful gaze but still introduced them to Amelie.

Hearing the name 'Michelle,' Amelie recalled the conversation between Brenda Peyton and Eunice Monroe, the eldest and second daughters-in-law of the Walsh Family. Though it brought her mind somewhere else, she still greeted her politely. "Nice to meet you, Miss Walsh."

Despite her disdain for influencers, Michelle had to courteously return the greeting in front of Toby. Afterward, she introduced them to Leo, "This is the renowned president of Genesis Company, the young and promising Mr. Leo Alston. He's also my idol, by the way!" She then tilted her head on purpose, almost leaning against Leo as if she was close to him.

However, Amelie was no longer interested in interacting with Leo, but she didn't want to dampen Toby's spirits, so she nodded and greeted him indifferently, "Hello, Mr. Alston." She not only followed the rules of basic etiquette, but she also kept an appropriate distance, acting as though it was their very first encounter.

On the contrary, Leo's gaze was plastered on her face as his dark orbs turned gloomy.

The fingerprints on his fair skin stood out under the lights, seemingly reminding Amelie of what had happened before. Subconsciously, she retreated.

forward and blocked her from Leo's gaze. Then, he reached out to ruffle Michelle's head and commented, "What a rare opportunity it is for you to meet your idol on the first day of your return from abroad. I'll entrust Leo

as she

Amelie's waist before leading her to where the rest

before leading her to where the rest of his siblings were.

been earlier. However, Leo's attention was drawn

like you, Leo, won't be interested in influencers. They may have some influence, but mostly they make their living by selling their bodies or looks. Not many are truly

eventually caught Leo's attention.

immediately adjusted her posture to show him her best

of tenderness or admiration, and there was not even the slightest hint of warmth in

anyone will want to see. Qualifications with no essence are equivalent to wasting your

and the sparkles in her eyes froze while she trembled weakly. Have I been insulted by Leo Alston, a

Ever since she was young, everyone treated her

Leo had never been the kind who was gentle and affectionate. Without sparing her a glance, he

at Michelle. Among all the people in the world, you shouldn't have criticized Mr. Alston's beloved. He is

stage with the help of his sons after delivering his speech. Then, his grandchildren gathered around him.

moment, the music sounded in due time.

Please start the dance," one of his grandchildren urged

such an extraordinary masquerade party, everyone started cheering for him boldly

should take over the dance floor." As he searched amidst the crowd, his gaze eventually landed on Toby and Amelie. "Didn't Toby bring his girlfriend over today? Let them do the opening

cued, and a hesitant expression was hidden beneath her mask. Nonetheless, she wanted to get through the