Chapter 60

Elena Green stared at Amelia, who had taken the seat beside Wyatt, while her hands curled into fists beneath the table. She knew she shouldn't have come here today, but she just couldn't help herself.

Wyatt's history with women was practically nonexistent, which had Della quietly consulting others in search of a promising match.

As the only daughter in the second branch of the Green family-and the only girl among her relatives-Elena had always been Holley's favorite since Holley didn't have a daughter of her own.

When Della brought up the idea of finding Wyatt a wife, Holley intended to introduce Elena to Wyatt.

After all, Elena had long been interested in Wyatt, and the Green family also sought to strengthen their ties with the Stewart family.

Should Elena and Wyatt become husband and wife, it would be a good thing for both families.

But that plan collapsed when Amelia came into the picture.

After meeting Amelia in Kretol, Holley advised both the Green family and Elena to give up their matchmaking plan. Still, when Elena learned Holley would be treating Wyatt and Amelia for a meal, she also came.

Having arrived uninvited, Elena left Holley in a difficult position. Holley believed making her leave would only embarrass the Green family and Jeffery.

But now, seeing Elena's sharp glare toward Amelia made Holley wish she'd asked Elena to leave earlier.

"Elena, Amelia's an attractive woman, but it isn't polite to stare like that," Holley said.

At Holley's words, Elena's expression went rigid, though she quickly managed to force out a faint smile."I've just never seen another woman sit so close to Wyatt before. I guess I was just curious. Miss Flynn, I hope you don't take it the wrong way."

It was clear from Elena's tone that she had no intention of being friendly to Amelia, and Amelia's eyes turned cold.

Before she could say anything, Wyatt interjected, "Miss Green, we don't know each other that well. Please address me as Mr.Stewart."

Wyatt's words drew startled looks from everyone at the table except for Amelia.

Tears threatened to spill as Elena faced the sting of Wyatt's public dismissal, especially with Holley and Jeffery present.

Even with embarrassment burning on her cheeks, Elena composed herself and said, "Why are you so eager to distance yourself from me? Are you afraid that Miss Flynn might misunderstand something?"

Impatience flickered in Wyatt's eyes. He was about to say something when Amelia's gentle touch on his sleeve gave him pause.

When he looked down, he spotted Amelia's slim fingers on his cuff.

Whatever frustration he felt disappeared in an instant.

Amelia had no intention of letting Wyatt geton the wrong side of Holley's family on her behalf, and she was also no pushover.

She flashed Elena a playful grin. "Miss Green, why are you saying that? What is your relationship with Wyatt? Is there something between you two that I'm unaware of?"

Elena hadn't expected Amelia to say something like that to her, and her face darkened immediately.

Although Wyatt himself was unaware of the matter, both families had been optimistic about Elena and Wyatt being together before. However, Amelia's appearance had ruined what she had anticipated the most.How was that fair?

Trembling hands betrayed Elena's anger, while Amelia simply held her ground and looked her in the eye.

The air in the room thickened, tension mounting with every passing second.

Fortunately, at that moment, a waiter entered carrying plates, allowing Holley to change the topic and strike up a cheerful conversation withWyatt and Amelia.

Moonlit Restaurant's food was said to be the best in town, yet Amelia could hardly enjoy it after the conversation with Elena.

A few mouthfuls later, she stood up and quietly excused herself for the restroom.

Causing a scene during the meal was the last thing on Amelia's mind, and she didn't want Wyatt to be put in a tough spot because of her, so she lingered in the corridor outside the restroom, not wanting to return to the private room so soon.

No sooner had she settled into a bench in the corridor when a biting remark cut through the silence."Someone like you is not worthy to be with Wyatt."

Catching the hostility in Elena's eyes, Amelia retorted, "Miss Green, I didn't ask for your opinion. You can't decide Wyatt's future for him,either."

Those words hit their mark, and Elena's cheeks flushed with anger. Despite the sting, she kept her voice steady. "I'm simply telling the truth. You can't do anything to help his career. With my family's influence,Wyatt could go so much farther in his career if he chose to be with me."

"Miss Green, I wonder why you think the Stewart Group needs your help for its future."

Suddenly,another voice cut through the tension.

Amelia and Elena turned around at once, finding Wyatt and Jordy standing nearby.