Since She Met Lucian

"They are looking for me, but I don't want to be found." Although Amelia hadn't spent much time with the landlady, the woman was kind and considered Amelia her granddaughter. The landlady wouldn't tell anyone of Amelia's whereabouts, or at least that's what Amelia believed.

The landlady stayed silent for a moment. "Amelia, don't worry. I won't tell anyone, but at least let me help you, all right?" She put the newspaper down, glancing at Amelia with affection.

"Thank you." Amelia was grateful to her.

The landlady chuckled and shook her head. "Silly girl, I have lived alone in this courtyard for years, and you brought it back to life. It should be me thanking you instead."

The landlady's last name was Chen. A few years ago, his husband died because of a cerebral hemorrhage. She never cared about having children when she was young because of her career, and when she was ready, her body failed to support her. That was why she had been living alone after her husband's death.

After dinner, Amelia borrowed Mrs. Chen's computer and browsed the latest city news about Zhan Group. All she came across was the news about the withdrawal of shareholders and the crisis of the capital turnover.

Then she searched her name and came across an article. She read through it and scrolled down with shaking hands. It was the news about what Lucian thought of Amelia after she disappeared. At the end of the report, the author wrote exact words that Lucian directed to her: "If you still remember what I said at my mother's grave, come back to me. You promised that you would be with me for the rest of your life. How can you break your promise?"

Amelia read those words out loud, and her heart trembled. Tears came pouring down from her eyes. She lowered her head to hide her tears.

Guilt overwhelmed her not because of the negative comments about her, but the helplessness she felt in her heart. She wanted to rush in his arms and help him get through those difficulties. The only thing that could help Lucian was Amelia's absence. That was only how he would accept help from the An Group.

"Amelia, what happened?" Mrs. Chen frowned when she heard faint sniffs from Amelia and walked over to comfort her. "If you don't want to give up, you can always go back and see him."

Go back... Amelia wanted to see Lucian. If she knew how to handle the situation better than this, she wouldn't have left in the first place. After all, she could make the situation worse with her presence.

She wiped her tears and forced a smile. "I'm fine."

"What a pitiful child!" Mrs. Chen sighed and poured a glass of hot water for Amelia. "Take care of yourself, okay? Don't let others worry about you."

Amelia nodded.

She glanced at the messages in her mailbox. Since her phone was turned off, she wouldn't have seen Courtney's messages if it wasn't for her email.

pursed her lips. Could she trust Courtney? It wasn't like Amelia had choices in this matter. She bought a new SIM card with the

through the speaker. It took a long time for Courtney to reply back. Just as Amelia thought the phone was disconnected, a loud shrill came from the other side, followed by a series of scolding words.

stopped for a moment, and she felt a dull

How could Amelia tell her friend the truth behind her absence? "What's wrong with you?" Courtney asked in a voice filled with worry when Amelia didn't

her lower lip for a while

excellent man, and he loves you so much. Why did you leave him?" Before Amelia could reply, Courtney's voice came through again, and this time, it was filled with anger. "Amelia, are those rumors true? The Zhan Group is facing bankruptcy, and you

words, but she couldn't say anything.

just realized something important. "If you were afraid of suffering, you would have looked down upon Jasper when he was penniless. I know you better than that. You live for love, not money. The Zhan Group is facing crisis, and you

number to anyone, especially not Lucian, or else I will

you? Have you been eating well? Are you facing any issues with your

in a calm voice,

knew that Amelia didn't have many friends. If he wanted to find her, he would investigate Courtney. Even though Amelia

to give the address. "Don't worry, Amelia. I won't tell anyone. I'll only visit you after everyone calms down,

up the phone and stood in the balcony, staring at the sky absent-mindedly. Lucian's appearance continued to pop up in her

the Zhan Group, employees

to penetrate everyone. The employees

a few hours, he wearily returned to the office. He was

threw the documents away and guzzled the cold coffee as if

"You seem tired because of the meetings. I wasn't free until

to take a seat. "And you seem happy. Is it because something

crawling in his heart. He coughed and decided to change the topic. "I heard that the Zhan Group is facing issues. Why didn't you call me? I

want to beat around the bush anymore. "Uncle Edmund, business is a war without bullets. How could you even think of competing with the Zhan Group by speaking politely like this?" Lucian glanced at Edmund and

looked at Lucian in disbelief and asked, "I thought you'd understand

and the An Group used to have a good relationship. Unfortunately, Uncle Edmund, you did some illegal things over the years, and yet my dad ignored it. But now, I'm in charge of the company." Lucian stared coldly at Edmund, sitting across him. "You've underestimated me, Uncle Edmund. The company is listed under my command. You didn't expect that, did you? Is that why you are jealous?" Lucian didn't tear off his eyes from Edmund

his seat awkwardly and said in a hoarse voice, "Let's