A Matter of Wife and Love by Mila

“Please get up.”

Amelie quickly snapped back to her senses and went to help him up.

Although they were in a private room, it would not do to have a man be seen kneeling in front of her.

It was just so very awkward.

Mr. Hampton remained kneeling on the floor as he wiped the sweat off his forehead with his hand. “Miss Foxy, I am only begging you because I am out of options. You have told me you want to quit, but both Blake and Mr. Alston immediately said they would quit as well. If they quit, Miss Alston would quit too. Naturally, Miss Clayton… would not stay. With five people suddenly missing, my show cannot go on.”

If it were anyone else, it would be fine. However, these five people dominated the discussion around the show.

“You also know that our show is under immense pressure. Even if we find replacements in time, they might not be able to keep the ratings high. The studio executives might cut our show short too. Can you please find it in yourself to reconsider leaving the show?”

His words shocked her.

She did not expect such a huge chain reaction to happen just because she was quitting the show.

She might have guessed Blake would quit.

But why would Leo quit too?

Was he not in the show because of Elyse? The show had only just started. Why would he leave?

“Even if I rejoin the show, it will not solve the problem.” She shrugged.

It was hard to make a forest out of a single tree.

“It will! Trust me!” He bounced to his feet while continuously wiping the sweat off his brows. “Just your 100 million fans would be enough to boost our entire studio’s ratings.”

In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say they could boost up three television studios.

Mr. Hampton envied her so much.

Why was he not as capable as she was?

How amazing it was to be able to uphold the ratings of multiple television studios.

She was praised and worshiped wherever she went, unlike him. He had to grovel to everyone just to get some investors interested.

filled with jealousy at the fantastical image of

We were fully staffed back then, but I still kicked out some actors just so we have space for you. You cannot abandon us now.” Mr. Hampton had

it was enough

to come back. Once he is back, Jodie will surely come back.

needed to rebuild her reputation. ‘Show Your Love’ was a good opportunity for

was certain she could lure Elyse back

Alston, I cannot help you

to return to the show, which would draw

only planned to persuade

seemed like his task was

beforehand, Miss Foxy.” He clutched his hands around hers and looked at her

boost several studios. How could

forced an agreement to her lips, she sensed a strong stare

looked up and, through the glass walls of the room, she saw a man walking

Leo?

face. The only emotion seen on it was

be focused on them.

and his hands swiftly pulled away

reason, he broke out

he knew that Leo’s cold glare

the city, a single glare was sharp

at his heart that had been stabbed by Leo’s

talk with Mr. Hampton was done,

a quiet path to head down to the garage. She planned to

emergency stairwell when she noticed someone standing

his side with a cigarette between his fingers. To prevent the cigarette sparks

his fingers seem slim and fair. It was a magnificent

he was staring at a nearby window. He did not say much; the only responses she heard were a

that Leo did not have any business in the entertainment industry. He had definitely traveled all the way here just to help

not have recognized him and walked past him. She did not want to talk to people

was walking right behind him when he suddenly hung up and turned around to look

gaze locked

silently stared

polite nod, she continued