Since She Met Lucian

When he took off his business suit, he revealed an ensemble of a bright orange sweater and crisp light gray jeans. This outfit made him look tall coupled with a pair of black boots that added to his cool vibe. Draped on his arm was a long coat that he carried elegantly.

It was no surprise Amelia fell head over heels for him. She only came back to her senses when Lucian's voice broke her reverie.

"I... Where are you going?" She felt as if Lucian was watching her very closely to which she responded with guilt and inability to form coherent sentences.

"Mr. Edmund An invited me to play bowling with him. You can come if you want," Lucian suggested as he gently looked at Amelia.

"Mr. Edmund... He's related to Shelly?" She was immediately able to put together that they shared a last name.

"Yes." In reality, Lucian wasn't too keen on going—he only agreed to the invitation out of respect and politeness.

"I'm fine. I can hang out with Courtney." Shelly was in love with Lucian and it didn't need to be mentioned that both their families wanted the two of them to end up together. Amelia figured she'd just be a nuisance if she tagged along as they went bowling.

It also didn't help that Shelly was shooting her death glares.

Frowning, Lucian seemed visibly disappointed. He had figured that Amelia would want to leave because of Shelly.

"Okay, I'll drive you there." Even though he didn't want her to leave, he still spoke to her softly.

"Really?" Amelia asked curiously with her eyes wide open.

"Yes." He nodded. What he really meant was that he'd drive her anywhere but in the end, decided not to. She was easily shaken up especially whenever he was sweet towards her so he just dropped it.

Lucian wasn't cold to her like he was before and he didn't have that indifferent look he always had on his face anymore. Heaving a sigh of relief, Amelia followed behind him.

As Lucian quietly drove the car, Amelia made sure she looked ahead. She was rather nervous as neither of them was speaking making the car ride a bit uncomfortable.

"Shelly's celebrating her birthday tonight. Would you mind if I pick you up for dinner later?" Lucian had figured that Amelia might not enjoy if they went bowling so he just invited her to the dinner tonight.

"I... Fine." Amelia frowned. She could tell that Lucian was expecting her to come and she didn't want to refuse him a second time so she reluctantly agreed.

"You don't have to be so reserved. Just act the way you normally would. I don't want you to be uncomfortable." Lucian liked it when Amelia acted like herself. While she seemed frail on the outside, those who were close to her knew that she was strong on the inside.

in surprise. Before she could make out what Lucian had said, the car suddenly

light kiss on her forehead, he flashed her a charming

I can't take this anymore! He's being so

her head in embarrassment. She could still smell the faint scent of mint that she knew very well was Lucian's perfume. The light kiss he gave her made her stomach

What a lucky girl you are!" As soon as Amelia arrived at the door of the

a deep pink as she shot Courtney a

treat your good friend like this!" Amelia's cheeks were still flushed. Gazing carefully at her,

She

can't have that. I'll be right back!"

knew what she meant. She rolled her eyes at Courtney and said, "Courtney,

happy, I'm sure your relationship with Lucian's going to improve too." The last thing Amelia expected from Courtney was this—expressing what she thought

Amelia shook her head. "I don't want to argue with

milk tea. "I thought Mrs. Amelia would be out attending fancy parties and whatnot with Lucian. Why does it seem like you

said as she casually sipped her

of the customers here right now

to her character, Amelia did what she wanted to do without a care at how it would make her look. She lucked out with Lucian as he didn't really require her to wear anything in specific except for when she went to work. For that, Lucian had

they ate at a western restaurant and she began using chopsticks. The look on Lucian's face then made

narrowed her eyes. "Amelia,

felt as if she could be happy but there were

right one for Lucian?" She still felt like she was dreaming when she thought back to all those sweet

asking me?" Courtney sat down and looked at Amelia in

I mean, we come from different

did those things matter to you? You don't have to think about what other people are going to say! If you're happy with Lucian then just let yourself be happy!" Courtney said firmly, not letting Amelia finish what she was going to say. They'd known each other for years so Courtney knew her

of things before but that was only because she didn't have to act as if she was a lady of the Zhan family back then. However, she reminded herself that this was all just a deal. Once their contract was over, she could

continued to focus on these things, she was only going to end up stressed with having to deal with the pressures of having a husband with such a high social

It was only with Courtney that Amelia could really express her true feelings and that was

rich and powerful family. That's why I wanted to know if you were happy with the Zhan family." Courtney was obviously worried about Amelia's situation. Putting on a look of confidence, she added, "But what I'm sure about

far as Amelia knew, Lucian and Courtney hadn't spoken much so how could she say that?