Since She Met Lucian novel Chapter 38

When he took off his business suit, he revealed an ensemble of a bright orange sweater and crisp light gray jeans. This outfit made him look tall coupled with a pair of black boots that added to his cool vibe. Draped on his arm was a long coat that he carried elegantly.

It was no surprise Amelia fell head over heels for him. She only came back to her senses when Lucian's voice broke her reverie.

"I... Where are you going?" She felt as if Lucian was watching her very closely to which she responded with guilt and inability to form coherent sentences.

"Mr. Edmund An invited me to play bowling with him. You can come if you want," Lucian suggested as he gently looked at Amelia.

"Mr. Edmund... He's related to Shelly?" She was immediately able to put together that they shared a last name.

"Yes." In reality, Lucian wasn't too keen on going—he only agreed to the invitation out of respect and politeness.

"I'm fine. I can hang out with Courtney." Shelly was in love with Lucian and it didn't need to be mentioned that both their families wanted the two of them to end up together. Amelia figured she'd just be a nuisance if she tagged along as they went bowling.

It also didn't help that Shelly was shooting her death glares.

Frowning, Lucian seemed visibly disappointed. He had figured that Amelia would want to leave because of Shelly.

"Okay, I'll drive you there." Even though he didn't want her to leave, he still spoke to her softly.

"Really?" Amelia asked curiously with her eyes wide open.

"Yes." He nodded. What he really meant was that he'd drive her anywhere but in the end, decided not to. She was easily shaken up especially whenever he was sweet towards her so he just dropped it.

Lucian wasn't cold to her like he was before and he didn't have that indifferent look he always had on his face anymore. Heaving a sigh of relief, Amelia followed behind him.

As Lucian quietly drove the car, Amelia made sure she looked ahead. She was rather nervous as neither of them was speaking making the car ride a bit uncomfortable.

"Shelly's celebrating her birthday tonight. Would you mind if I pick you up for dinner later?" Lucian had figured that Amelia might not enjoy if they went bowling so he just invited her to the dinner tonight.

"I... Fine." Amelia frowned. She could tell that Lucian was expecting her to come and she didn't want to refuse him a second time so she reluctantly agreed.

"You don't have to be so reserved. Just act the way you normally would. I don't want you to be uncomfortable." Lucian liked it when Amelia acted like herself. While she seemed frail on the outside, those who were close to her knew that she was strong on the inside.

Amelia whimpered in surprise. Before she could make out what Lucian had said, the car suddenly stopped—they had already arrived at the milk tea shop.

He leaned over and unfastened her seat belt for her. Planting a light kiss on her forehead, he flashed her a charming smile. "Go, I'll pick you up at five."

'Oh my god! I can't take this anymore! He's being so good to me and his smile! Oh my god! That smile!'

Amelia lowered her head in embarrassment. She could still smell the faint scent of mint that she knew very well was Lucian's perfume. The light kiss he gave her made her stomach twist and turn.

"Wow, Amelia! He's handsome, drives a luxury car, and drives you everywhere! What a lucky girl you are!" As soon as Amelia arrived at the door of the store, Courtney was already there to welcome her.

Amelia flushed a deep pink as she shot Courtney a glare.

"Hey, just a minute ago you looked happy when you were with Lucian and now you're mad? I can't believe you'd treat your good friend like this!" Amelia's cheeks were still flushed. Gazing carefully at her, Courtney couldn't help but point out, "It seems that you two are getting along."

"Miss Courtney, I'm thirsty!" She quickly shifted the topic.

"Really? Well, we can't have that. I'll be right back!" Courtney responded, a sly smile on her face.

Of course, Amelia knew what she meant. She rolled her eyes at Courtney and said, "Courtney, since when did you become so bitchy?"

"I was just kidding! You know I care about you. Now that you're happy, I'm sure your relationship with Lucian's going to improve too." The last thing Amelia expected from Courtney was this—expressing what she thought about something Amelia didn't ask her opinion for.

Helpless, Amelia shook her head. "I don't want to argue with you."

"By the way, why'd you come over today?" Courtney pried as she poured Amelia her milk tea. "I thought Mrs. Amelia would be out attending fancy parties and whatnot with Lucian. Why does it seem like you have so much free time?"

"It's not Mrs. Amelia. Just Amelia," Amelia said as she casually sipped her milk tea.

"Yeah, you're totally right. Look at you! You're dressed so casually. Half of the customers here right now are dressed better than you!" Courtney cried as she eyed Amelia from head to toe.

Amelia couldn't help herself—she was grinning from ear to ear. She didn't know what she should feel but she was definitely touched by what Lucian did.

When the clock struck five that afternoon, Lucian pulled over in his luxury car in front of the milk tea shop to pick up Amelia.

"Amelia! He's here to pick you up! Hurry!" The shop was always jam-packed on the weekends so Amelia failed to notice that Lucian was already outside. If Courtney hadn't pushed her out and consequently pointed to the door, she wouldn't have noticed him.

Embarrassed, Amelia lowered her head as her cheeks turned a hue of pink.

She couldn't get him off her mind. If she hadn't busied herself that afternoon, she'd probably be just daydreaming about him.

"Have a seat. I'll just clean up and I'll be back," Amelia said.

Lucian nodded, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He then took a seat and waited quietly for Amelia.

As soon as Lucian entered the shop, everyone turned to stare at him in admiration—some even murmured to each other how handsome he was.

"Amelia, you can leave. Kent's going to be here soon. Go on! Go with Lucian!" Seeing that Amelia was still working, Courtney went over to her and grabbed the tableware that she was holding.

"Fine, fine!" She didn't insist anymore since they were headed to Shelly's birthday dinner that night and she didn't want to make Lucian wait any longer either.

"You did a good job there," Lucian nonchalantly commented as he drove, his slender hands gripped on the wheel.

"Well, it's easy." She smiled lightly and averted her gaze. Then in a low voice, she asked, "Are your parents coming?"

"Yes." Lucian nodded and looked straight ahead. Then he added, "Shelly's father and my father are not just business partners, they're also old friends. They're probably going to catch up tonight."

"Okay," Amelia replied nervously.

Fannie didn't like her at all. To her, Amelia was a gold-digger who only married Lucian for his money. In addition to that, Amelia also ruined Lucian and Shelly's chances of getting married—something the Zhan and An family had been planning for the longest time.