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?"

did indeed look tired and rugged, but he still maintained

since I haven't seen you in days." It was a surprise to

a man of action, always calm and collected. But 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 company out of

I don't care about anything else." He regretted not answering her call. Guilt was

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

coming back," Amelia said with determination. Her clenched fists tightened

this time.

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

to see Courtney?" Lucian asked, looking at Courtney's shop. It was just a few steps

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

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 still the same Amelia he

There are no feelings whatsoever, not to mention understanding and trust. I don't love you,

out to grab her fell to his side. Frustrated, he asked, "You don't love me? What about all of those sweet nights,

bag of sand was thrust on his chest.

we all 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

she doesn't live without money, are they the same Amelia?"

like you're thrusting a knife into my heart," Lucian scowled as he

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

to

she entered Courtney's milk tea shop, she dropped on her knees and cried. The emotions she withheld only minutes earlier came pouring out in

she watched as the man she left outside walked back exasperated to his car and drove off. She could only sob to

on her feet. Courtney scolded Amelia despite having a vague inkling as to what just happened, "Why are you crying there? People might think this shop

heard Courtney mentioned the possibility of the shop closing down. She wiped the tears off her face, but she

one's in right now. Let's go," Courtney said, assisting Amelia.

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

from this relationship despite knowing deep

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

She didn't see how Lucian could