Since She Met Lucian novel Chapter 39

Going to visit the An family was like walking straight into a lion's den.

"Don't be afraid. I'll just be by your side the entire time." Noticing that Amelia had fallen silent, Lucian put his hand on the back of her hand and comforted her in a soft voice.

Amelia looked up at Lucian, feeling a bit more at ease. But her heart was still fluttering with nervousness.

Taking a deep breath, she focused her attention on warmth Lucian's hand offered. It was very comforting, and gave her a strong sense of security.

A few moments later, Lucian pulled over at a clothing store. "Why did you stop here?" Amelia asked.

"Just needed to pick something up. Let's go," Lucian said as he got down the car.

"Okay." Amelia nodded and followed Lucian.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lucian." As soon as they entered the store, the shop owner came over to Amelia and eyed her with a bright smile. "The evening dress you ordered is ready. Is it for this lovely lady?"

"Yes." Lucian nodded and turned around to Amelia. "Go and try it on."

"What?" Before Amelia could figure out what was going on, the shop owner grabbed onto her hand and ushered her into a spacious dressing room. It was filled with elegant dresses — evening gowns made out of silk, cocktail dresses with intricate laces, and a lot more others that left Amelia speechless.

The shop owner took a dress off the rack and presented it to Amelia. "Miss Amelia, please put this on a see if it fits you well," she said, holding up a pastel, strapless dress.

"Me?" Amelia was surprised. It was then she finally realized what was happening and what the dress was for.

Lucian wanted her to wear something special for Shelly's birthday party. Although she thought it would be best to just go with what Lucian had arranged for her to wear, she was still a bit unwilling.

'It's too.... pink,' Amelia thought doubtfully.

"Do you have other styles? A simpler one?" Amelia asked awkwardly.

"Miss Amelia, this is the style Mr. Lucian personally chose for you. I personally think that this dress would suit your lovely complexion." The way the shop owner spoke was as if she had already envisioned Amelia in the dress.

It seemed that there was no way Amelia was leaving that store without that dress on. With a sigh, she took the dress and tried it on.

The dress was long, and hugged Amelia's slender body nicely. Taking a look at the mirror, Amelia couldn't help but admit to herself that it did actually look nice on her.

Judging on how soft and delicate the fabric was, Amelia knew that this dress must have cost a lot.

"Mrs. Amelia, you are so beautiful! You look quite extraordinary in this dress!" The store owner looked at Amelia and marveled, clapping her hands in delight.

Amelia felt a little embarrassed by her compliment. With a half-hearted laugh, she lowered her head and tried to cover her breasts with her arms. 'I didn't expect it to be this revealing...' she thought worriedly.

Then, two other people came in. "Right this way, Mrs. Amelia," one of them said, motioning for Amelia to sit in front of a vanity mirror at the corner of the dressing room. As soon as she sat down, they quickly made her hair and did her makeup.

"Mrs. Amelia, you are an undeniably pretty woman. We've made your look for today simple enough to let your beauty shine through, but elegant enough to accentuate your best features," one of the dressers explained. "We have put your hair into a half bun and tucked a delicate, white magnolia in it.

Plus, your skin is so fair that we've only used the minimal amount of makeup." The two dressers looked at Amelia in the mirror and beamed from ear to ear.

"Okay," Amelia thought, feeling a bit overwhelmed at everything that was happening. Just when she thought that it was about to be over, the shop owner came over with box in her hands.

In the box was a pair of high-heeled shoes inlaid with water diamonds. "These are the shoes Mr. Lucian had ordered for you," the shop owner said delightedly as she placed the shoes beside Amelia's feet. "Here, let me help you put them on."

"I..." Amelia stammered, feeling lightheaded. Before she knew it, the shop owner gently lifted up her feet one after the other to put the shoes on Amelia. For the past few minutes, Amelia felt like she was a piece of wood drifting helplessly along a current. It was all just too surreal.

Cinderella had put on her glass shoes to meet her prince. But what about Amelia? Was Lucian, who was patiently waiting outside, her prince?

"Okay, Mrs. Amelia. I think you're all ready," the store owner said as she looked up and down Amelia with satisfaction.

At the thought of Lucian, Amelia looked at herself in the mirror again. She felt so uncomfortable that she could barely take a step forward.

During summer days, she would often wear casual dresses. But this was the first time she wore something as bright and extravagant as this.

"Mrs. Amelia, you have to get going now. You still have a party to attend." The store owner grinned.

Amelia bit her lower lip and walked out of the dressing room, her high heels clicking against the marbled floors.

"Wow! Mrs. Amelia is so beautiful!" one of the shop assistants exclaimed. Everyone was looking at Amelia with admiration.

Lucian was quietly sitting on the sofa. When he heard the shop assistant's comment, he looked up at Amelia. His eyes widened slightly in surprise.

Amelia looked so fresh and dazzling. The long, strapless dress hugged her body so elegantly, and the color made her white skin even more radiant.

Usually Amelia dressed simply and plainly. But, even without makeup, she was very attractive, and looked fresher than a lot of other women of her age. Now that she was wearing such a nice dress, she looked even more beautiful.

"You look great." Lucian stood up and walked to Amelia.

Blushing, Amelia felt embarrassed. She had wanted to ask Lucian if he thought that it looked too much. But she didn't expect to get Lucian's approval before she asked.

"It's a bit chilly outside. You should put on a coat first so you don't catch a cold." Before leaving the shop, Lucian put a coat on Amelia's shoulders.