My Sugar And Your Spice Chapter 391-395
Chapter 391 Something Had Happened to Jodie
Leo got a call from Eugene in the middle of the night.
“Mr. Alston! Something had happened to Miss Jodie!”
When Leo heard his words, he gripped his phone and asked coldly, “What’s going on?”
“Miss Jodie had escaped from the guards that we sent to protect her. Right now, she is missing,” Eugene reported truthfully.
Leo frowned when he heard the news. Then, he quickly asked, “Where is Chandler?”
After all, he didn’t believe that Jodie could escape the guards alone.
However, Eugene was not sure, as he had just received the guards’ call. “I’m not sure. I asked the guards, and they told me that Miss Jodie had got a phone call during the process. After the call ended, she told them she was going to the washroom. Then, she escaped from the washroom’s windows!”
“Check where Chandler is now!” Leo ordered.
“Yes.”
After Leo hung up the phone, he paced around the room. He had his hands on his hips as he furrowed his eyebrows.
Jodie refuses to leave the house because there is nowhere better than here. Under such circumstances, she has no reason to escape from the guards. However, there is only one person whom she trusts and who will help her escape from the guards.
As Leo thought about it, he picked up his phone and dialed Chandler’s number. Before his finger landed on the screen, someone had called him. When he saw who the caller was, he had a complicated expression as he stopped himself from declining it. After some time, he answered the call.
“Leo.” On the other hand of the phone was Amelie’s voice. “Jodie is in the hospital.”
Five hours later, as the private plane landed, a group of people walked out from the plane. Leo and a servant were helping Melissa, who was trembling, to walk.
Dullness filled Melissa’s face, and her legs trembled as she walked.
“L-Leo, Jojo… She is going to be fine, right?” Melissa’s voice was weak as she asked.
Hearing her words, Leo pursed his lips and hummed in response. He had a grim expression.
“Isn’t she supposed to be at Alsken? Why is she at Lumaria? Moreover, why is Amelie with her? What is happening?” Melissa kept bombarding Leo with questions.
However, Leo didn’t reply as he quickened his pace.
As soon as they exited the plane, a limousine stopped by their side, and the door opened automatically. The driver got out of the car and stood by the door. Leo and Melissa were not in the mood to appreciate the driver and quickly got into the car. Then, the door closed, and the driver drove off.
After half an hour, the car stopped by the hospital in the central city of Lumaria.
Amelie was waiting by the door in a black dress. The dress highlighted her unblemished skin, and she looked tall. Her dress and hair swayed with the wind, seemingly as if she was on a fashion show. When she saw Leo and Melissa, she pursed her lips and nodded to them. “She is upstairs.”
Then, they walked up the stairs.
As Leo’s gaze landed on her, Melissa asked before he could say it. “How is she?”
At that moment, Amelie’s expression stiffened. “You’ll know when you see her.”
Hearing her words, Leo frowned and had a complicated expression.
As soon as the elevator opened its door, Melissa was the first to dart out. When Leo was going to walk out of the elevator, Amelie grabbed his arm and said, “Please comfort Mrs. Alston.”
Leo turned his head around and felt his heart skip a beat when he saw the worry on her face. After some time, he nodded. “Okay.”
When Leo entered the room, he saw Melissa sitting on the ground.
In front of her stood the doctor. It was clear that she was devastated by what the doctor had told her.
Quickly, Leo stepped forward and steadied Melissa with the doctor’s help. Then, he hugged Melissa, who was sobbing, and asked in a low voice, “How is the patient’s condition?”
“The patient was rushed to the hospital in time. Although we saved her life, her legs suffered severe trauma, causing weakness in her limbs. There is a possibility that she won’t be able to stand up ever again.”
Leo was also baffled when he heard the news.
At this moment, Amelie rushed over and couldn’t bear to watch the scene. “At least she is still alive, right?” she said in a low voice.
“What’s the point? She is still a young girl, yet she has lost her legs. What can she do in the future?” Melissa cried and was in agony.
Melissa felt that it would have been better if Jodie had died.
Hearing her words, Amelie pursed her lips and said nothing.
“Is there any other way? I can pay you no matter how much.” Leo looked at the doctor.
“It’s not about the money.” The doctor sighed.
Sometimes, that was just how illness worked. One couldn’t buy back their health no matter how much money one had.
Leo lowered his head and kept quiet when he heard the doctor’s words. The doctor nodded and left quietly. Then, the nurse came over and said softly, “The patient is still unconscious. You can look through the window if you want to see her.”
Listening to her words, Melissa staggered toward the window and pressed her face against it. Amelie and Leo stood far from the window, but they also looked inside.
Inside the ward, Jodie was lying there with a pale face, seemingly like a dead person. Although the trio couldn’t see her condition as her body was covered with the blanket, the bandage on her head was enough to indicate how severe her injuries were.
“I found her by the mountain. I don’t know what she had been through or how they got her there. She was already unconscious when I found her. I called the police. They might have found something.” Amelie whispered to Leo.
“Thank you,” Leo replied softly.
Amelie pursed her lips and took a step back. “If you need anything, just call me.” Then, she turned around and left.
After she went downstairs, she didn’t leave. Instead, she stared into the void as she stood by the roadside.
She never expected to encounter Jodie in such a crucial state. It all happened so quickly, and she felt that none was real. It felt as if an invisible hand was controlling all these, and she didn’t know who was behind it. She felt terrible to have the feeling of things getting out of her hands.
After having some thought, she called Gladys. “From today onward, order three meals a day and send them to the hospital. Make it double.” Although she had nothing to do with the Alston Family, they were Bria’s family members. Thus, Amelie was willing to help them as much as possible.
When Gladys heard her words, she was stunned momentarily. Although she didn’t know what was going on, she still nodded. “Okay.”
Then, Amelie hung up the call. She remembered that she still had to explain it to Steven and Bria, who were waiting for her at home, so she called a cab. Just as she was about to enter the vehicle, her left arm was grabbed by someone. The person used much force and dragged her out of the cab.
Looking back, Amelie saw that Melissa was staring at her with bloodshot eyes while gritting her teeth.
The driver could tell that Melissa was furious. Since he didn’t want to get into trouble, he closed the door and drove off.
“Is there anything you need, Mrs. Alston?” Amelie couldn’t do anything but face her.
“You are the one who hurt Jojo!” Melissa gritted her teeth and stared at her.
When Amelie heard her words, she wasn’t mad since she knew how upset Melissa was. “You misunderstood me. I have nothing to do with Miss Jodie’s encounter.”
“I don’t trust you!” Melissa’s eyes widened in anger.
Chapter 392 Please Help Him, Amelie
“Do you have to do this to her? All she did was provoke you. How inhumane of you to break both her legs!” Melissa clenched her fists, causing her manicure to break. However, she didn’t notice and continued, “You deliberately took her here and hurt her. Are you showing off? Do you think we are easy to mess with, Amelie?”
Hearing her accusations, Amelie felt speechless and resigned.
“I understand you are upset, Mrs. Alston. However, I must clarify that I have nothing to do with this.” As she spoke, she pursed her lips and suppressed her anger, trying to soften her voice. “As you say, the Alston Family isn’t one to be messed with. Thus, I’m not that stupid to do anything.” Then, she smiled politely and walked away.
Initially, Melissa was going to go and give her another scolding. However, on second thought, she felt that Amelie was right. This is an illegal matter. There is no way Amelie can get away from the law even if she is filthy rich. Moreover, even if she wants to go against Jodie, she won’t do it in her place. If that’s the case… Who would have done this?
Melissa knew Leo would investigate this matter, so she didn’t think much about it. After all, she still had to worry about Jodie.
What will Jodie become in the future? Now that her legs are broken, no man will want to marry her. Jodie’s life is ruined. Moreover, I have endured so much and finally can get my happy ending. However, now that this has happened… What will others think about me?
…
On the other hand, Amelie hailed another cab. When she got into the car, she closed her eyes and rested.
The police had called her and said that the river wasn’t the first scene where Jodie had been hurt. There was a possibility that someone had moved her there. However, they still hadn’t confirmed how they moved Jodie over.
As she recalled the police’s words, she rubbed her temples. Questions filled her mind.
Lumaria wasn’t a big country, so Jodie had no reason to travel there. Moreover, Leo said she showed up at Lumaria after escaping from the bodyguards. As Amelie thought about it, she had a gut feeling that the mastermind behind it was hoping she would be in contact with the Alston Family again by making this mess. However, she couldn’t figure out who would do such a thing.
Just as she was thinking, her phone rang. “Hello?” she answered.
“Hey, Amelie. It’s me, Chandler.” On the other end of the phone, Chandler’s soft voice rang. “I heard that something happened to Jojo at Lumaria. Is she okay? I’m sorry for bothering you at this hour. I was going to visit her, but I was afraid that Leo would be unhappy about it.”
Since Amelie was unfamiliar with him, she didn’t say much and told him to look for Melissa.
Chandler hummed in response. “Still, thank you, Amelie. If you hadn’t found Jodie in time, she would be dead by now.”
Amelie managed the strength to talk to him for a moment before hanging up. As soon as she ended the call, she turned stiff as something flashed across her mind.
Chandler! He has always wanted me to get in touch with the Alston Family. He wants me to get back with Leo! He…
When Amelie returned home, Steven and Bria were waiting for her.
“Mama.” Bria rushed toward her and threw herself into Amelie’s arms.
Yesterday, when Amelie found Jodie, she called Steven and told him to leave with Bria since she was afraid that Bria would be frightened by the scene. However, she didn’t hide the fact that Jodie was injured. She had been at the hospital for the entire night and told the duo everything when they asked her.
“Is Aunt Jodie alright?” Bria was glum, and her voice was sad.
Although Jodie had mistreated Bria in the past, Bria was kind and didn’t wish to see anybody getting hurt.
“She will be awake soon.” Amelie ruffled her hair.
“That’s wonderful.” Bria smiled.
Then, Steven gave Bria some food and cooed her to the dining table.
Seeing that she was eating in silence, Steven led Amelie to the living room. “You told me that Miss Jodie’s legs were broken. Can she still walk in the future?”
“The doctor said they couldn’t do anything about it.” Amelie shook her head.
When Steven heard her words, he felt distressed. “It’s such a pity. She is still a young woman.” He sighed deeply.
Amelie didn’t say anything.
“Did the police find anything at the scene?” Steven asked again. Although he didn’t like the Alstons, he didn’t wish that Jodie would be amputated.
Amelie told him what the police had said.
“Dad, if a man called Chandler is here to look for you or Bria, stay away from him.” Although she wasn’t sure if Chandler was behind this, she still had her suspicions about him.
After being abandoned by the Alston Family, any normal person would loathe the Alston Family and become their nemesis. However, not only did Chandler not want anything from them in return, he even treated them with the uttermost courtesy. It was clear that there was something fishy about the occurrence. Although Amelie didn’t want to think much about it, she still had her guard up.
Steven knew Amelie’s personality. Thus, he didn’t ask about it and nodded. “Okay.”
After Amelie had reminded Steven, she went to the company.
Gladys approached her and said, “You have a guest, Amelie.”
“Guest?” Amelie was startled. “Who is it?”
“I don’t know. He told me that his last name is Alston.”
Alston? Is it Leo? What is he doing here? Amelie thought.
Questions filled her mind when she entered the reception room. When she entered the room, she saw that it wasn’t Leo.
“Amelie.” The person stood up and smiled. However, Amelie felt uncomfortable about his presence.
“Chandler?” Amelie’s eyes turned cold when she looked at him. “I never knew your last name was Alston.” As she spoke, she was secretly eyeing him up and down. The more she looked at him, the more she felt she was right. There was something wrong with Chandler.
“Don’t be mad at me, Amelie. I didn’t lie when I said I was one of the Alstons. I used to be called Chandler Alston. However, after Leo had returned, Mrs. Alston felt that it was inappropriate for me to have such a last name. So, she changed my name back.” Chandler rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
“Do you need anything?” Amelie was not in the mood to chat with him. She sat in front of him and didn’t bother closing the door.
Chandler was still smiling. “Jojo is hurt, and I’m here to visit her.”
“She is in the hospital.” Amelie reminded.
Chandler nodded and replied, “By the way, Amelie. I want to talk to you about something.”
“Please address me as Miss Dillon, Mr. Chandler.” She felt uncomfortable hearing him address her with such intimacy when she was unfamiliar with him.
When Chandler heard her words, he hummed in response and said obediently, “Miss Dillon, I’m here today to tell you a secret about Leo.”
Hearing his words, Amelie tilted her head.
Putting his fist against his lips, Chandler cleared his throat before he continued. “Do you still remember that he had a habit? After meeting up with you, he would shower every time he returned. I’m sure you noticed it too, Miss Dillon.”
Amelie didn’t say anything and smiled.
“Initially, I thought he did this because he hates you. However, I found out that he feels guilty when facing you. As time passed, he had a mental illness, thinking he would ruin you whenever he touched you. He isn’t showering because he hates you. It is because he thinks he is dirty. He wants to cleanse himself.”
Amelie was surprised when she heard his words. However, she had also found the answer to the question that had been bugging her. Still, she didn’t trust that Chandler was just here to tell her about this. Thus, she went straight to the point. “What are you trying to say?”
At that moment, Chandler stood up abruptly and looked at her. “Only you can cure him, Miss Dillon. Please, help him.”
When Amelie heard his words, she looked at him in silence. She tried to find out his intentions, but he seemed genuinely caring for Leo. However, Amelie was not a child, and she wouldn’t fall for his tricks. At that moment, she squinted and tried to see what he was planning!
Chapter 393 Why Are You So Heartless?
After some time, Amelie replied to him coldly, “I’m sorry, Mr. Chandler. It’s not my responsibility to help you with this. I don’t care what intentions you have, but things are over between Leo and me. I won’t do anything for him.”
When Chandler heard her words, he frowned, almost exposing his true intentions. “Why are you being so heartless, Miss Dillon?”
Not wanting to put up the act with him anymore, Amelie went straight to the point and said, “I don’t care what you want from the Alston Family, but don’t think about hurting me or my family!” she warned sternly before pressing a button. “Leave at once!”
As soon as her words fell, the door opened, and Gladys entered. “Right this way, sir.”
Chandler looked at Amelie unwillingly before he stormed off.
As Amelie watched him leave, she crossed her arms and squinted her eyes. Although she was suspicious as to why he was here, she was also stunned by the news he brought. Once she realized that Leo had a mental illness, she felt suffocated and found it hard to breathe.
…
In the meantime, sounds of things breaking and screaming could be heard from a VIP ward in the hospital. “Get out! Get out of here!”
Jodie, who had just woken up, was a mess. Her hair was disheveled, and she was pale in the face. She threw everything she could find at the people in her room. The nurses and Melissa were jumping around the room, avoiding being thrown at. They wanted to get close to her, but they were afraid.
“Calm down, Jodie. Let’s talk nicely!” Melissa called out hastily.
However, Jodie’s eyes were filled with madness, and she had no thoughts of calming down. After she had thrown everything on the floor, she was still frustrated. Then, she ripped the IV bottle and threw it against the door.
At this moment, a tall figure entered the room. In that split second, the bottle crashed against his feet, and the liquid soaked his shoes while shards flew everywhere. Leo was momentarily startled, but his facial expression remained. As he looked at Jodie, he pursed his lips and said nothing.
At that moment, Jodie acknowledged his presence. Immediately, tears rolled down her eyes.
Seeing that she had stopped throwing things everywhere, Melissa rushed toward the woman and hugged her. “It’s okay, Jodie. Calm down. You are still wounded. If you keep moving around, your injuries will worsen,” she comforted her while patting her back.
“My legs are wasted! There is no difference!” Jodie cried hysterically. “I have become a useless person! I would rather just die!” As she spoke, she pushed Melissa away and tried to fall off the bed. However, the nurses soon surrounded her and stopped her from doing so.
Jodie cried while struggling to get out of their grasp. “Why are you guys stopping me?! Let me go! I don’t want to live anymore! Just let me die!”
As Jodie thrashed around, Melissa was fed up. She had lived a life of luxury for such a long time that she couldn’t deal with this. She seemed annoyed, and she rubbed her temples tiredly.
In the meantime, Leo stepped forward and stood by Jodie’s bed. He towered over her and said, “The doctor said you’d have difficulty standing, not that you couldn’t. If you are willing to undergo treatment, you might still have a chance to stand and walk.”
When Jodie heard his words, she was provoked. Immediately, she shouted at him, “You’re one to talk! Do you know how painful the treatment is? It’s unbearable! Going through treatment is no different from a death sentence!”
The doctor had explained the treatment plan to her, and she couldn’t imagine how miserable she would be when the time came. After all, her whole body hurt even if she was not moving. Jodie had lived a blessed life and was sheltered. She never had a cut or scratch in her life, so she felt her world falling apart when she was severely injured.
“It is all your fault! None of these would have happened if you didn’t force me to leave! It’s all because of you!” Usually, Jodie wouldn’t dare say such words to Leo. However, she was having a breakdown and couldn’t care less. “I was living happily on my own, but you decided to change my life because you hate me!” She didn’t feel guilty as she lied.
Leo didn’t say anything as he pursed his lips into a thin line. On the other hand, Melissa didn’t dare speak out and could only sigh. Deep down, she also blamed Leo for what had happened.
Anger was getting into Jodie’s head. “Is Amelie that important to you? How dare you hurt me because I bullied her? Now, I am a disabled person. I have lost my legs! Are you happy now? I bet you are. Moreover, Amelie must be thrilled too. She’s probably celebrating my downfall! I have always known that she is a terrible person. She seduced you and used you just to make me suffer! She is such a vicious woman. Yet, you believed her words and ignored your own sister…” As she rambled on, she suddenly felt the atmosphere turn cold. Subconsciously, she looked up and saw Leo staring at her, his eyes glacial. He was warning her not to say anything more.
In that split second, Jodie stopped blabbering and looked at him dumbly.
Leo stood there without moving as his cold voice boomed through the room. “Listen here, Jodie. I know you are angry, but don’t you drag those who are innocent into this matter!”
Hearing his words, Jodie was speechless. Although Leo didn’t specify whom he was talking about, she knew he meant Amelie!
At that moment, she pouted, but Leo continued, “I was the one who wanted you to leave the country. However, everything happened because you escaped from the guards. You are an adult now, so you should face the consequences of your own decision!”
At that moment, Jodie stiffened as she looked at him. She tried to retort as she listened to his words, but nothing came out of her mouth. Her eyes reddened, and tears brimmed her eyes.
“Don’t you dare mess with Amelie again!” Leo warned her coldly. “Other than that, it’s up to you what you want to do with your life.” Then, he waved the nurses off. “Leave, everyone.”
When the nurses heard his order, they quickly left the room. At that moment, Jodie was left alone on the bed with no one to protect her anymore.
After Leo finished his words, he turned around and left.
Once Leo was out of sight, Jodie regained her senses. Tears fell uncontrollably as her voice wavered. “Look how he treats me, Mom! I am severely injured, but he didn’t comfort me and even said those words… he doesn’t care for me!”
When Melissa heard her words, she rubbed her temples furiously and said, “I told you before to stop throwing tantrums. Your legs are broken, so you have to rely on him. Aren’t you afraid that he will leave you on your own if you treat him this way?”
Melissa felt devastated at the thought of Jodie not being able to stand up anymore. She was distressed that Jodie had to go through this, but at the same time, she felt irritated for having to face something so humiliating.
Jodie was immersed in her own sadness and unfairness, so she didn’t notice the look on Melissa’s face. “Didn’t you hear him? He doesn’t want to care for me anymore! He has chosen to stand on Amelie’s side! It was Amelie who caused this to happen. How can he… Mom, now that Leo has decided to leave me, you can’t! How can you bear to watch me being bullied by others?!” She scooted toward Melissa and grabbed her hand as she cried, “I want her to pay for what she has done, Mom. I won’t forgive Amelie!” She gritted her teeth.
Chapter 394 Living Is Worse Than Being Dead
“That’s enough!” Melissa, who had had enough, waved her hand and grumbled, “Your brother is right. It’s highly unlikely that Amelie was the one behind this.” With that, she briefly shared her analysis with Jodie.
However, no matter what Melissa said, Jodie refused to listen as she was convinced that Amelie was behind it. She let out a growl and interrupted Melissa, saying, “Why are you siding with her? What benefit has she given you?” She then pushed Melissa’s hand away, disappointed. “Have you forgotten how she bullied me back then? She has long been wishing for my demise!”
Melissa was getting impatient; Jodie was acting stubborn and refused to listen to her. As she stood up, she gripped her exquisite purse and said coldly, “Jojo, your brother is right about you being responsible for this accident. This wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t thrown the bodyguards off.”
“Mom—” Jodie wailed.
Melissa tucked her hair behind her ear and spoke while ignoring the pitiful look on Jodie’s face. “You’ve caused a big stir here, and your brother has good intentions for sending you abroad. Be on your best behavior throughout your stay; you can even pick up a new hobby to distract yourself. I’m sure that Leo will let you return within two years. Grasp this opportunity and don’t blame others once the opportunity is gone. Rest well and spend some time reflecting on your actions.” With that, Melissa left the room as she was fed up with Jodie’s attitude.
“Mom—” Seeing Melissa leave made Jodie anxious. She kept beating the blanket, feeling dismayed that her mother had ignored her. After she was done beating the sheets, she covered her face with her hands and let them get soaked in her tears. It took her some time to finally calm down. She was so drained that she lay still on the bed with her eyes shut.
Not long later, a nurse entered the room and quietly replaced the IV solution without waking her up. “How is she?” asked another nurse while walking in.
“Shh. She’s asleep.”
“Oh.” After a brief exchange, both of them retreated to a small room next door.
Since Jodie was unable to take care of herself, they hired a nurse to stay by her side and look after her 24/7. The small room next door was for them to rest in.
Both nurses started gossiping since they thought that Jodie had fallen asleep. “It’s such a pity to lose her legs at such a young age. What’s going to happen to her in the future?”
“What else? She will have to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.”
“Thinking of it… Feels scary.”
“It is. Although all people are equal, those without legs will be treated differently, especially someone like Miss Alston. She’s from a rich family, and she’s bound to be looked down upon.”
“It sounds like whether you’re rich or not doesn’t matter if you’re disabled.”
“I wonder who is that vicious to do something so cruel.”
“I heard from the police officer that she had been deliberately retaliated against.” Their voices had gotten even softer as they whispered to each other.
However, since it was heavily silent in the VIP ward, even the slightest voice could be heard from the bed. Jodie, who wasn’t asleep, listened to the entirety of their conversation. Her grip on the blanket tightened as she listened to them gossiping about her.
The nurses kept on gossiping, unaware that Jodie wasn’t asleep. “If that person wanted her dead, they could have just killed her off. However, they chose to make her a cripple. It seems like they want her to suffer.”
“That person must have loathed her.”
“Who knows?”
“The person who did this to her is too viscous.”
“Exactly. With her condition, living is worse than being dead. It is better to be dead than to live a life full of misery.”
The more Jodie listened, the tighter she gripped the blanket until it became wrinkled. Her face contorted in anger, and she suddenly opened her eyes.
Meanwhile, outside the ward, Melissa stopped to take a few deep breaths after she was some distance away. As she touched her face, it felt rough and oily. Due to her age, her skin condition had deteriorated, so she had splurged on various facial treatments and expensive skin care products to maintain her complexion.
However, she had spent the past two days feeling sad and concerned about Jodie. She felt that she had aged overnight even without having to look at herself in the mirror. She couldn’t help but shake her head and sighed at the thought of Jodie’s condition and her unlucky life. She had lost her husband when she was 30, and her daughter was crippled when she was 50 years old.
Why is life so hard?
She pitied herself for her circumstances. During such times, she needed someone to please her and someone who could handle Jodie, who was a handful. The perfect candidate to do the job would be Chandler.
With that, she put one hand in her bag and pulled her phone out before dialing his number. As soon as the call went through, she asked impatiently, “Where are you, Chandler? Why aren’t you here yet? Shouldn’t you hurry over when something this serious has happened?”
Even though it was the Alston Family’s matter, Melissa was so used to relying on Chandler that it sounded like she was blaming him for not turning up. Meanwhile, Chandler, who was on the other end of the phone, wasn’t mad. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Alston. I’ve already arrived. Since Leo doesn’t like me very much, I didn’t want to make things worse for you and him, so… Don’t worry, I shall wait outside the hospital and assist when required,” he responded gently. Hearing that made the infuriated Melissa feel better. “Mm,” she replied.
She was pleased with how sensible and attentive Chandler was. “Come over here as soon as Leo leaves,” she commanded.
“Will do,” he replied gladly as if it was a great honor to be bossed around by her. Melissa instantly felt better after hearing his reply. She couldn’t help but smile when she imagined Chandler bowing to her in front of the hospital and acting like a loyal canine.
In actuality, Chandler, whom Melissa imagined as a loyal canine, was at a high-end hotel. He was dressed in branded luxury clothing from head to toe, and he swirled his wine glass nonchalantly while being accompanied by two women. There was a stark difference between his tone and expression as his lips curled in disdain while he spoke to Melissa on the phone. The women who were in skimpy outfits winked at him as they didn’t dare interrupt him.
As soon as the call ended, he scoffed and tossed his phone on the couch. Another rough-looking dark- skinned man was seated in front of him. Seeing that Chandler had tossed his phone aside, the man placed his glass on the table and rolled his eyes.
“Why did you suddenly think of doing something to her?” It seemed like both of them were playing charades when they knew the reason for it.
“To get my revenge.” Chandler let out a malicious smile. He then stretched his arms out and pulled both of the women into his arms. The man sitting across from him twitched his lips upon hearing that. Chandler then patted the women’s backside, and the duo stood up and left after getting his message.
He then placed the wine glass on the table and played around with it gently, making the wine in the glass sway. “They can’t blame me for it since they were the ones who started the game. To me, the more the Alston Family suffers, the happier I am.” He tilted his face slightly forward, and the red wine’s reflection could be seen in his eyes. It made his eyes look red and malevolent.
“Aren’t you afraid of Leo?” asked the man.
Hearing that, Chandler scoffed and didn’t seem bothered. “Leo seems glamorous on the outside, but in reality, he’s an idiot. What else can he do besides intimidating others?” With that, he lifted his head and looked around him before adding, “All his achievements to date are due to his father. If we had switched places, do you think he could’ve built up his own business?”
Hearing that, the man looked down and drank his wine quietly. As Chandler lifted his glass to take another sip, there was a glint in his eyes. Just then, the door was forced open as a tall man with tattoos on his arms came running in.
“What is it? Can’t you see that I’m speaking to Mr. Alston?” The dark-skinned man was displeased.
After taking a look at Chandler, the man approached his superior and exclaimed, “Something bad has happened!”
CHAPTER 395 HOW SHOULD I TAKE REVENGE ON HIM?
The man then leaned closer toward the dark-skinned man and whispered in his ear, whereas the latter froze upon listening to him. Since he had a dark complexion, it was hard to read his expression in the dim room, but he was wide-eyed upon hearing the news, a dead giveaway that he was in shock. The next moment, he stood on his feet.
“What’s the matter, Jack?” Chandler asked.
The dark-skinned man stared at Chandler. “Our business has come to a halt, and we have lost everything!”
Upon hearing that, Chandler’s expression turned solemn. “How could that happen?!”
“It’s Leo.” Jack waved his hand and signaled his man to leave. His gaze darkened as he exclaimed, “I told you not to go up against Leo, but you refused to listen!”
The startled Chandler took a step back. As his legs hit the couch, he toppled and fell onto it. “Leo? How is that possible?” A minute ago, he was still judging and looking down on Leo, but now, he found out that the man had stabbed him in the back.
“All of the distribution channels which we have worked so hard to build up have now been crippled. They will start checking and seizing our accounts in no time. We are done for!” Jack roared in dismay and scratched his head. “I regret listening to your nonsense!”
“How could this happen? How could this happen?” Chandler couldn’t bring himself to believe that it was true. “Jack, you must be joking, but it’s not funny at all!”
“Why would I be joking about something like this?” Jack glared at him.
Before Chandler could speak, the door was once again flung open. Several men rushed in and charged toward Chandler. In just a few seconds, the wine glass slipped from Chandler’s hand and shattered as it hit the ground. His hands were tied behind his back.
“Jack, what are you doing?” Chandler stared at Jack puzzledly as he struggled to break free.
“Are you asking me that? You created this mess, so I’ll have to sacrifice you to solve this issue!”
“You…” Chandler couldn’t believe his ears. “We have been working together for so many years and even went through thick and thin together. How could you…”
“Indeed, we’ve gone through a lot together. However, you are also the one who destroyed all of what we have achieved thus far. Have you already forgotten about it?” Jack gritted his teeth as he spoke. “How many times have I reminded you not to cause any trouble? Yet, you never listen! It’s all your fault now that we have lost everything. Don’t you think you should be held responsible for it?”
“What are you trying to do?” Chandler’s expression was pale.
“Of course, I’ll be handing you over to Leo. You’ll have to plead for forgiveness in front of him.” With that, Jack heartlessly waved his hand, and Chandler was brought out of the room by a few men.
…
Amelie had been busy the whole day, and her work finally ended at 5.00PM. Just as she was about to check whether Steven and Bria had gone home, her phone suddenly rang.
As soon as Amelie took her phone out, she saw that it was a call from Bria’s teacher. She was rather surprised to receive the call, but she answered it nonetheless. “Hello?”
“Miss Dillon, something bad has happened. Bria and her grandfather were badly injured after being hit by a car. You should go to the hospital as soon as possible!” The teacher sounded anxious.
Amelie was petrified after hearing that. Her hands were shaking as she replied in a quavering voice, “H-How did it happen?”
“I have no idea. The hospital contacted us after seeing her school badge. You should hurry over.” The teacher then gave the hospital’s address to Amelie.
Amelie had no time to think about anything else and hurried out with the phone in her hand. Her heart pounded at the thought of Steven and Bria being injured in a car accident. As soon as she got into the car, she realized that she didn’t know where the hospital was and immediately entered the address into the navigation system. It showed that the hospital was located in a suburb far away from Bria’s school.
However, due to the urgency, she didn’t have time to think about why Steven and Bria would be somewhere that far, and all she wanted was to see them as soon as possible. She sped along the way and even ran a few red lights. The journey would normally take at least an hour, but she managed to get there in 40 minutes. After parking her car outside the hospital, she started running toward the building.
However, she suddenly stopped halfway. Something’s wrong!
She looked around the quiet street, as well as the tall yet empty hospital in the distance. The next moment, she realized that she had been tricked. The huge hospital and the roads around it were barren; only a few scrap cars were parked there.
This wasn’t how a normal hospital should look—it was empty.
As she thought about it, she started walking toward her car. At the same time, she started dialing Steven’s number. Before she could do so, something slammed onto her hand, and the phone fell to the ground. When she lifted her head and was about to retaliate, she felt a sharp pain on the back of her neck and turned weak before collapsing…
As she experienced drowsiness, she heard a loud, incessant buzzing sound in her head that wouldn’t go away. It felt as if her head was going to explode, and she started getting a migraine. She opened her eyes, but all she saw was darkness.
Suddenly, a ray of light shone through from a corner, and the bright light worsened her migraine. She wanted to massage her temples but soon realized that her hands had been tied. Following that, she realized that she was lying on the cold, rough ground which hurt her skin.
“You’re smarter than I thought you’d be.” A voice rang next to her ears. Although it sounded alright, it hurt her ears. She turned around, and her eyes met with a pair of deep, evil ones.
“Who are you?” she asked.
The next moment, the clicking sound of a lighter was heard in the huge empty space, and blue flames shot out not far from her. As the blue flame flickered, it outlined the blurred face which gradually
became clearer. The evil eyes, slanted lips, and huge grin were very disturbing.
“Chandler? Amelie was surprised after recognizing him.
He was holding the lighter in his hand and clicking it nonstop. “Yes, it’s me.”
“What are you trying to do?” she asked while looking at him.
“Try guessing.” He smiled wickedly.
Hearing that, she pursed her lips and didn’t respond to him. She had known he was an obnoxious person, but she didn’t know he was that insane.
“Wise women sure are something else.” He was impressed at how she remained calm and silent.
“The police will find out that you’ve captured me, and it won’t do you any good.” In reality, Amelie was nervous, but she knew that being nervous wouldn’t solve the problem. “You can let me know if you need anything, and I’ll try my best to fulfill you.” She tried to persuade him.
“Do you think that I’m afraid of the cops?” He didn’t answer her question. “Let me tell you the truth; I just escaped from my gang. Leo ruined everything, and they turned against me because of that. They decided to send me over to Leo as an exchange.” He spoke so nonchalantly that it sounded like he was talking about a fictional movie.
However, Amelie gasped after hearing it. Given the situation, Chandler would be so desperate that he would do anything, and she didn’t dare imagine what he was capable of doing. The next moment, something cold was placed against her face. She instantly realized that it was a knife when she felt its
sharp edge against her face.
Being a woman, she refused to have a scar on her face, so when the knife was held against her, her body froze as she held her breath. Her gaze was downward as she stared at the knife.
Following that, the knife glided over to her eye. “How do you think I should take revenge on him for all that he has done to me?”
Amelie was quiet and didn’t answer him.