Since She Met Lucian

There was a lump in Amelia's throat and she felt tears welling in her eyes.

But the thought of what would happen to Zhan Group kept Amelia from breaking down. She sniffed and held herself from crying. Despite wanting nothing more than to hug Lucian, Amelia said indifferently, "I can't live without money."

She looked away, avoiding Lucian's eyes.

"Our lives would still be rich and happy, even without Zhan Group," Lucian said as he reached to take Amelia's hands in his.

Amelia didn't expect Lucian to say those words. She wondered if he really believed what she just said.

She felt an indescribable sadness swell in her heart. Amelia had never been interested in Lucian's money. But if Lucian believed her, she thought that she could be more ruthless.

Amelia pulled her hands away from Lucian and exclaimed, "Oh, who cares? Our relationship is a farce. At the time, I was just too timid to say no to you. I was afraid that you'd expose my photos and manipulate me, so I thought I would just play along. Now that Zhan Group is in crisis, this is the best time for me to be rid of you."

Amelia's voice was loud and her voice was as cold as steel.

Lucian's face lost all expression. His air was dark and serious, only his eyes betrayed tenderness and affection.

Seeing this, Amelia felt a tinge of pain in her heart. She clenched her fists tightly and reminded herself that she must appear strong.

"Is that what you really think?" Lucian didn't believe her. As if he was reading her mind, he continued, "Or are you just saying that to make me accept An Group's offer? You're just saying these things to make me hate you!"

Amelia turned to look at him but said nothing.

Lucian held her in his arms and whispered into her ear, "Darling, stay with me. I need you now more than ever."

Hearing Lucian call her darling almost broke Amelia's heart into pieces. Helpless in his embrace, she couldn't think of anything else to reply.

But Amelia knew that if she didn't take control of the situation, things could get worse for Lucian and Zhan Group.

With tears in her eyes, Amelia pushed Lucian away. "Do you really think I'd come back to you seeing how you look right now?"

tired and rugged, but he still maintained his

true. I haven't been taking care of myself since I haven't seen you in days." It was a

anything in this sorry state?" Amelia hoped that this would snap Lucian back to his senses. She wanted him to regain the courage to fight for Zhan Group and get the company out of crisis. It was important that Lucian accept An Group's help.

I don't

less confident in her resolve. She tried to catch her breath as her chest was beginning

determination. Her clenched fists tightened as she felt her heart

again, only tighter this time. "Let's go

to disturb Lucian's parents with their

asked, looking at Courtney's shop. It was just a few

one thing that's become clear to me all week, it's that you and I were never meant to be together. Our relationship was a mistake and I finally have

of the car and grabbed her hand. Amelia could clearly see the pain in Lucian's eyes. "What the hell is wrong with you, Amelia?" He couldn't find it in his heart to believe every word coming out of Amelia's mouth. He wasn't sure if this was

an emotional connection. There are no feelings whatsoever, not to mention understanding and trust. I don't love you, Mr. Lucian," Amelia said in

Lucian's eyes became blank. The hand he held out to grab her fell to his side. Frustrated, he asked, "You don't love me?

a bag of sand was thrust on his

doesn't suit you. It's making me hate you more," Amelia said firmly, hoping that this would finally push Lucian to

waste and this woman who says she doesn't live without money, are they the same Amelia?" "That's out of the question. Whoever

now is breaking my heart, Amelia. It's like you're thrusting a knife

but she bit her lower lip to stop herself from betraying any emotion.

to

Courtney's milk tea shop, she dropped on her knees and cried. The emotions she withheld only minutes

she left outside walked back exasperated to his car and drove off. She could only

loud cries, Courtney rushed to her friend and helped her on her feet. Courtney scolded Amelia despite having a vague inkling as to what just happened, "Why are you crying

heard Courtney mentioned the possibility of the shop closing down. She wiped the tears off her face, but she couldn't

Let's go," Courtney said, assisting Amelia. Courtney couldn't help but feel sad for her friend, seeing her in

lot of mean things to Lucian. I feel bad..." Amelia told Courtney with remorse, clinging tightly to

said, "If you don't love him, just leave him, Amelia. But if you walk away from this relationship despite knowing deep down

The gravity of the words she said to Lucian was dawning on her and it only made her more depressed.

Lucian said that it felt like Amelia was breaking his heart, did he not realize that it was

An Group's help," Amelia sobbed. She didn't see how