Since She Met Lucian novel Chapter 90

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?"

Lucian did indeed look tired and rugged, but he still maintained his handsome looks, which made Amelia's heart hurt even more.

"I'm sorry. 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 apologize.

"I've always thought of you as 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 crisis. It was important that Lucian accept An Group's help.

"Don't worry about me. I can do anything as long as I have you. I don't care about anything else." He regretted not answering her call. Guilt was eating him.

These words only made Amelia less confident in her resolve. She tried to catch her breath as her chest was beginning to tighten.

"I've made my decision, Lucian. I'm not coming back," Amelia said with determination. Her clenched fists tightened as she felt her heart breaking even more.

"Stop this!" Lucian hugged her again, only tighter this time. "Let's go home," he said gently.

Amelia agreed 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 now!"

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

"Mr. Lucian, if there's 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 the courage to tell the truth. I don' love you," she forcefully said, slamming the car door on Lucian's face.

Lucian followed her out 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 still the same Amelia he knew.

"We don't 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.

She watched as 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? What about all of those sweet nights, Amelia?"

Lucian looked breathless, like a bag of sand was thrust on his chest.

"Shouldn't 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 this would finally push Lucian to let her go and accept An Group's offer.