When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 371 Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder

Downstairs, outside Amelie's apartment building, Toby leaned against his car door and stared at the woman who had just fished her house keys and hopped out of the car. Then, he tilted his chin and asked, "Aren't you going to invite me upstairs since we haven't met for two years?"

Amelie paused in her tracks at his question and turned to look at him. A second later, a smile spread across her face. "If you would like to catch up, you can ask me out to a cafe nearby, Mr. Walsh."

She's still not giving me a chance, eh? he thought, and a bitter smile flashed past his clean-cut face. Nevertheless, he checked the time on his watch and said, "It's already late. Rest well when you get home. I don't think you can return to Lumaria immediately, so we can catch up tomorrow."

"Sure," she answered, agreeing to his suggestion. "Thank you for the ride today. See you."

Toby stared until her tall and lean figure disappeared into a corner after the lobby before he looked away, but he wasn't in a hurry to get back into the car. Instead, he called a number. "I'm back. Let's meet up, shall we?"

Ashton, Josiah, and Louie were already seated inside the VIP room when Toby arrived at the Prix Bar.

For the past few years, the country had been doing well economically, and both Josiah and Louie had stayed in the country to build their careers. Usually, they were busy with their work, but they decided to meet up when they heard that Toby had returned today.

As usual, Josiah seemed reliable and resilient. Meanwhile, the good-looking Louie was a typical stylish man because he had previously dabbled in the entertainment industry. Since his family was in the car-manufacturing business, he was the CEO as well as the brand ambassador.

Ashton remained the same as usual. He hadn't improved at all—a good-for-nothing that still had the gall to look down on everyone despite his incompetence.

After Toby said hi to everyone, he furrowed his brows because he noticed that Leo wasn't there. "Is Leo not coming?"

"He'll be here soon," Ashton said confidently.

Over the past couple of years, Leo had turned into a man of little words, but he was comparable to Ashton when it came to being flighty in terms of romance. Naturally, this made Ashton feel that he could relate more to Leo. But, of course, that was only what Ashton thought.

After Toby received confirmation that Leo would be coming, he asked the waiter to bring them a few bottles of drinks. The four men chatted casually while they drank, asking each other about their recent developments.

have thought that the most playful one is so successful in his career now?" Josiah said with a sigh, holding the wine

life based on

abroad that no one else in his family could even come

so motivated all of

going to introduce

asked him about the woman, all he did was grace them with a bitter smile.

can maybe consider pretty, there are honestly no other qualities about her that are worth complimenting. It really makes me wonder what's going on in those people's heads

Elyse had dissipated over the past

expression had turned a few notches colder, and his

That's not true!" Ashton snapped arrogantly. "Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, so everything she does is amazing to you. But she's nothing but a piece of

of sh*it, what are you,

argue with him, another solemn, cold, and terse voice beat him to

never been questioned this way before, his face turned stiff from shock, and he scowled before turning to the source of the voice.

saw Leo approaching them with his usually stoic face.

seemed as though they wanted to pierce through Ashton's soul.

fury on Ashton's face morphed into surprise. He probably

as he strode toward the table, took a seat, and picked up a glass of wine between his fingers. Yet, he didn't drink it and merely

speechless as he gaped at Leo with utter disbelief and pointed at his own nose. "Are you driving me

this shouldn't have caused any dispute! Nevertheless, he felt humiliated that Leo had actually used this opportunity to have a quarrel with him. So, his

also didn't seem like Leo was about to change his mind about chasing him away, so he growled, "Leo Alston, why are you picking a fight with me? Even if Amelie is a flower, it has nothing to do with you because you've

the situation to worsen, he dragged Ashton out to the hallway

this place? Furthermore, he and Amelie had cut off all ties with each other after

if you didn't, you still don't have the right to criticize her.