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?"

maintained his handsome looks, which made Amelia's

It's true. I haven't been taking care of myself since I haven't seen you in days." It was a surprise to hear the cold and often arrogant Lucian

look at you right now! Do you think you can solve 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

about me. I can do anything as long as I have you. I don't care about anything else." He regretted

resolve. She tried to catch her breath as

with determination. Her clenched fists tightened as she felt her heart breaking

hugged her again, only tighter this

the car as she didn't want to disturb Lucian's parents with their argument. They were driving downtown, when she demanded that they

at Courtney's

to be together. Our relationship was a mistake and I finally have the courage to tell the truth. I don' love you," she forcefully said, slamming the car door on Lucian's face.

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 still

have an emotional connection. There are no feelings whatsoever, not to mention understanding and trust. I don't love you, Mr. Lucian," Amelia said in a harsh tone, wearing the most heartless expression.

became blank. The hand he held out to grab her fell to his side. Frustrated, he asked, "You don't love me? What about all of those

looked breathless, like a bag of sand was thrust

we all just be practical? All this talk of love and romance doesn't suit you. It's making me hate you

live without money, are they the same Amelia?" "That's out of the question.

Amelia. It's like you're thrusting a knife into my

to cry, but she bit her lower lip to stop herself from betraying any emotion. "Take care, Mr. Lucian," she bid

she turned her back to

dropped on her knees and cried. The

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

despite having a vague inkling as to what just happened, "Why are you crying there?

back to her senses when she heard Courtney mentioned the possibility of the shop closing down. She wiped the

assisting Amelia. Courtney couldn't help but feel sad for her friend, seeing

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

relationship despite knowing deep down that you're desperately in love with him, the

words she said to Lucian was dawning

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

didn't see how Lucian could hold out for long