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

of myself since I haven't seen you in days." It was a surprise to hear the cold

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

worry about me. I can do anything as long as I have you. I don't care about

words only made Amelia less confident in her resolve. She tried to catch her breath as her

decision, Lucian. I'm not coming back," Amelia said with determination. Her clenched fists tightened as she felt her

this time. "Let's go

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

looking at

me all week, it's that you and I were never meant to be together. Our relationship was a mistake

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.

are no feelings whatsoever, not to mention understanding and trust. I

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 sweet nights,

breathless, like a bag of sand was

just be practical? All this talk of love and romance doesn't suit you. It's making me hate you more," Amelia said firmly, hoping that this would finally push Lucian to let her go and accept An Group's

how this Amelia could be the woman he loved. He didn't know this side of her, so he asked, "That woman who worried about waste and this woman who says she doesn't live without money, are

you're saying now is breaking my heart, Amelia. It's like you're thrusting a knife into my heart," Lucian scowled

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

to him

shop, she dropped on her knees and cried. The emotions she withheld only minutes earlier came pouring out in waves.

left outside walked back exasperated to his car and

to her friend and helped her on her feet. Courtney scolded Amelia despite having a vague inkling

senses when she heard Courtney mentioned the possibility of the shop closing down. She wiped the tears off her face, but she couldn't stop her eyes from welling

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

lot of mean things to Lucian. I feel bad..."

love him, just leave him, Amelia. But if you walk away from this relationship despite knowing deep down that

Lucian was dawning on her and it only

it felt like Amelia was breaking his heart, did he not realize that it was the same for her as she said

he'd finally accept An Group's help," Amelia sobbed. She didn't see how Lucian could