Since She Met Lucian

"Yes, Mr. Lucian. I already took the hit so you better fulfill your promise," Jasper said, his tone full of resentment and pain.

Lucian's calm look turned into a glare. Coldly he replied, "Is this how you respond when you've hurt others?"

Jasper answered in a disapproving tone, "So what else would you have me do?"

"Jasper, stop! Don't say anything more," Vernon said in panic.

Jasper tried his best to control his temper. Finally, he smirked and tried to flatter Lucian. "Well, you're the big boss of the city. Whatever you wish will be done."

"I asked them to slap you because of Amelia. You've done her something terrible and I wanted to even things out as her ex-husband. You have to apologize to her," Lucian said without any hint of expression.

Jasper was having a hard time control his anger in front of Lucian. His face was beginning to turn red when he said, "You've already hit me. What else do you want? Why won't you just let things go?"

"Jasper, don't..."

"Dad! Why don't you tell him the truth? The only reason I've been trying to put up with this guy is because of your stupid company!" Jasper shouted as he faced Vernon.

Vernon's face contorted into a mix of shame and fear. He slowly turned to Lucian and said, "Mr. Lucian, I hope you can help me for the sake of our family."

Lucian had never been cold-hearted. After Zhan Group went through its own financial crisis, Lucian knew what it was like to not have enough money. But what really got him upset was the fact that Jasper had slapped Amelia and he did not show even a hint of remorse. And to top it all off, Jasper only took the hit so they could ask for capital for their project.

"What family? Did you ever treat Amelia like she's part of your family?" Lucian sneered.

Speechless, Vernon merely frowned and looked at Lucian with pleading eyes. The whole situation was making the old man anxious.

"Amelia is not..."

"Jasper, enough!" Vernon snapped. With a smile that conveyed nothing but apology, Vernon turned back to Lucian and said, "You're right, Mr. Lucian. I do owe Amelia an apology."

Lucian raised an eyebrow. He was unconvinced of the old man's sincerity so he said quite bluntly, "I don't like beating around the bush. I will give you the funds and invest in your company, but only if you would own up to your mistakes and apologize to Amelia. In addition, you will no longer say anything that will hurt her for the rest of your lives. Otherwise, I will make sure that no business endeavor of yours would ever succeed."

Having said this, Lucian picked up his cup of tea and took a sip.

appearance of calmness intimidated Vernon and Jasper all

his threat.

may have gone through a terrible crisis but it was still the city's leading company as it had been for years. It had a reputation for buying out any business that dared compete against it. No

stood up and smiled. He didn't want to make the situation any

what about the money, dad?"

he said

like he wanted to protest, but taking his father-in-law's cue,

really going to help them?" Eric broke the silence once the

himself, "Jasper just said something that got me a little confused. What would he

Eric answered, "The project is Jasper's so he's in urgent need of money. I'll

and nodded in agreement. "I'll leave it to you then, Eric. Oh, and help me

confusion, "I thought you didn't want to meet with Mr.

Lucian's assistant, Eric always understood how Lucian's mind worked,

be fun, Eric. It's time for the man hiding backstage to make an appearance."

Eric had left. He couldn't help but

last customer went away. Seeing that Amelia was tired from a whole day

still cleaned up the shop before leaving

longer buses available when Amelia stepped out, and she didn't want to

of the night. Rubbing her exposed arms with her bare hands, Amelia walked quietly along the dimly lit avenue. Shivering as she made her way home, she felt terribly

immediately

her belly, she mindlessly thought, 'Baby, your dad loves mom very much, but mom has to leave

those thoughts off when a Porsche parked near the intersection caught

a white shirt got out of the car. Amelia instantly recognized him despite

her feet were made of lead as she couldn't move from where she stood. She considered going

she worked so it was not a surprise that he knew where

he finally got to her, the light above his head cast a shadow

She tried to

his voice magnetic yet concerned. He handed her a big

only blush. She looked up at him, but the light behind

instantly warmed Amelia. When she propped the collar up her neck, Lucian's familiar scent wrapped her senses and she