A Matter of Wife and Love

Chapter 389

Chapter 389 Clear Your Mind

Melissa was also shocked that Leo would ask Jodie to move out. At that moment, Melissa panicked and asked, “What exactly did Jojo do? Why are you treating her like this?”

When Jodie saw that Melissa was helping her, she quickly knelt in front of Melissa. “Leo hates me, Mom!” Her eyes were teary as she cried.

Hearing her words, Melissa hugged her in distress. Although Jodie was usually stubborn and careless, she was still Melissa’s daughter. Moreover, Jodie would listen to her, so she felt more comfortable being around Jodie than with Leo.

“You can’t do this, Leo. Are you trying to kill your own sister? Do you hate her that much?” Melissa looked at Leo disapprovingly.

When Leo heard her words, he wasn’t angry about it. Putting on a stoic expression, he waved at the door. At that moment, Eugene, who was standing by the door, immediately walked over and handed him a file. After Leo had taken the file, he placed it on the table and said, “Take a look at it.”

At that moment, both Melissa and Jodie were confused.

While Jodie was looking at Leo, Melissa picked up the file and took out what was inside. After looking at it, her expression changed drastically.

Seeing that Melissa’s expression had changed, Jodie turned around and asked, “What is it, Mom?”

However, Melissa didn’t respond to her. Instead, she raised her hand and slapped Jodie across the face. Her eyes were filled with anger. “You are such a useless person! Look at what you did!”

Jodie’s face turned to the side, and her ears were buzzing. She saw stars from being slapped by Melissa. Immediately, Jodie covered her cheek and looked at Melissa in disbelief. “Mom…” As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes. “Do you hate me too?”

“You are indeed not clear-headed. I think it’s time for you to go abroad and cool off!” announced Melissa as she threw the file toward her.

Jodie lowered her head and looked at it. Her face went pale when she saw what was written on it, and her eyes were filled with disbelief. “This… How can this…” she mumbled.

What was being put in the file was none other than the evidence that she had framed Amelie.

Jodie couldn’t figure out where it went wrong. She couldn’t understand how Leo knew that it was her! After all, it was the perfect plan that she meticulously planned.

Her hands trembled vigorously as she looked at the evidence with a horrified expression.

“I told you many times to stay put and stop messing around. You never listen!” Melissa glared at her angrily.

Melissa never really cared about the news on the Internet. Plus, no one dared to gossip in front of her because of Leo. Hence, only now did she know that Jodie had framed Amelie multiple times.

“The plane is ready. Send her to the airport!” Leo nodded toward Eugene and walked up the stairs after finishing his words.

“Yes, sir.” Eugene nodded.

Hearing that Leo was going to send her away, Jodie was terrified. “No. I don’t want to leave. Mom… I don’t want to leave!” She shook her head vigorously.

“Miss Alston.” Eugene walked toward Jodie. “You know how Mr. Alston is. You can’t change his mind.” As he spoke, he sighed inwardly and thought, Jodie is a beautiful woman, but she is a no-brainer. Even if there is nothing between Amelie and Leo, it is a challenge to frame Amelie, not to mention that she is now something Leo cherishes. If she can’t understand this, she might as well take it as a lesson to be learned.

Jodie knew that Leo was ruthless. At that moment, she swatted Eugene’s hand away and flung herself toward Melissa. As she knelt in front of Melissa, tears rolled down her cheeks. “Mom, I’m your only daughter. Are you willing to watch me leave? There are many bad guys out there. What if something happens to me?”

Melissa was furious as she looked at her. “I care for you, but you are a disappointment. I can’t do anything about it.” As she spoke, she pushed Jodie away.

“I’m not a disappointment. I was just angry. I have my reason for doing so, Mom,” replied Jodie.

“What is your reason?!” Although Melissa was angry with Jodie, she was still her daughter. Hence, Melissa still decided to hear her out.

Jodie could tell what Melissa was thinking. Then, she looked at Eugene.

Melissa looked at Eugene. “I need to talk to Jodie, Mr. Cornelius. Could you mind waiting outside?” she said politely. Since Eugene was Leo’s assistant, she dared not order him around.

Eugene hummed in response and left the room. Then, Melissa ordered the servants to leave before saying, “Now, tell me about it.”

Hearing her words, Jodie wiped away her tears hastily and said, “I didn’t mean to offend Amelie, Mom. However, she is a shameless woman. When she went abroad, she was still pestering Leo. Did you know she pretended to meet Leo at Mospal and said it was a coincidence? Also, she seemed to have

conflicts with an organization at Mospal. When she was beaten up, it was Leo who rescued her. Since she had decided to cut ties with him, why did she do all these things? I’m worried that she will hurt Leo, Mom. That is why I was going against her.”

When Melissa heard her words, she took a sharp breath.

She didn’t care if Amelie and Leo still had feelings for each other. However, she was worried that Leo had conflicts with overseas organizations because of her.

“What is wrong with Leo? Is he a fool to save Amelie? Those men had blood on their hands, and they would do anything. Isn’t he afraid that they will take vengeance on him?” As Melissa spoke, she stood up angrily. “If anything happens to him, what will the future of the Alston Family be? Who will be in charge of Genesis Tower?” In the end, Melissa was just worried that no one would be able to maintain her lifestyle once Leo died.

“That’s right.” Jodie nodded. “I was thinking about it too. That is why I tried to warn Amelie to stay away from him. However, Leo isn’t grateful and even tries to send me abroad. Mom…” She grabbed Melissa’s hand and whined. “You have got to help me.”

At this moment, Melissa was not angry anymore. She reached out and rubbed Jodie’s cheek, where she had slapped. “Wait here while I talk to your brother.”

“Thanks, Mom! You are the best!” Jodie smiled and kissed Melissa on the cheek.

Melissa glanced at her coldly but didn’t snap at her. Then, she quickly went up the stairs. When she arrived in the living room, she saw Leo talking on the phone. Although he looked casual, he had a stern expression, and his words were sharp and straightforward.

This was the Leo that Melissa had expected him to be. During the past years, she had always been dissatisfied with Warren’s soft personality. It went to a point where she dreamt of him becoming a wolf. Although Warren didn’t become ruthless in the end, Leo had done it. Aside from his unfriendly attitude toward her, Melissa admired his ability, tactics, and ambition.

As she thought about it, she felt a sense of pride. Only she snapped out of her trance when she felt a gaze land on her.

At this moment, Leo was done with the call and was looking at her in silence.

Quickly, Melissa approached him and crouched. “Jodie had told me everything, Leo. She wasn’t messing around and was just worried about you. Why don’t—” Before she could finish her words, Leo cut her off and said coldly, “You can follow her if you are worried about her.”

At that moment, Melissa was stunned, and her expression stiffened.

Leo had already walked down the stairs. NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

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Simultaneously, something was brewing at Chandler’s place.