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.

surprise. Before she could make out what Lucian had said,

belt for her. Planting a light kiss on her forehead, he flashed her a charming smile. "Go, I'll

being so

smell the faint scent of mint that she knew very well was Lucian's perfume. The light kiss he

handsome, drives a luxury car, and drives you everywhere! What a lucky girl you are!" As soon as

flushed a deep pink as she shot

with Lucian and now you're mad? I can't believe you'd treat your good friend like this!"

thirsty!" She quickly

have that. I'll be right back!" Courtney responded, a sly smile

meant. She rolled her eyes at Courtney and said, "Courtney, since when did you become so

you. Now that you're 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 about something Amelia didn't

shook her head. "I don't

you come over today?" Courtney pried as she poured Amelia her milk tea. "I thought Mrs. Amelia would be out attending fancy parties and whatnot with Lucian.

Amelia. Just Amelia," Amelia said as

you're totally right. Look at you! You're dressed so casually. Half of the customers here right now are dressed

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 began

eyes. "Amelia, are you happy with the Zhan

what to say. Sometimes, she felt as if she could be happy but there were

like she was dreaming when she thought back to all those sweet things Lucian

this, didn't you? Why are you still asking me?" Courtney sat down and

mean, we come from different worlds

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

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

to focus on these things, she was only going to end up stressed with having to deal with the

but it's still hard to handle..." It was only with Courtney that Amelia could really express her true feelings and that was why they were

were happy with the Zhan family." Courtney was obviously worried about Amelia's situation. Putting on a look of

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