Chapter 7 Became Famous (2/2)

”It's just... It's a fake marriage. We're not really together,” Amelia explained. She figured Courtney would understand.

”Amelia, the man you married is the prince charming of the city. Every girl would kill herself being you right now. I can't believe how out of touch you are!” It seemed that Amelia had scored big this time.

”Well, okay, I have to go now,” Amelia hurriedly said. She hung up the phone as she was already upset.

She looked out into the spacious living room in front of her. Everything was calm and quiet. Amelia took a deep breath before going out to work.

It was a cold winter and the skies were cloudy, which mirrored Amelia's mood.

She crossed the streets and found herself standing in front of the fountain in the square. She was still thinking what kind of jobs she should apply for next.

”Hey, look! Isn't that the woman on the news?”

”Hmm, could be. But I doubt that the wife of the CEO of the Zhan Group would dress like that.”

”But they look so alike...”

Amelia froze immediately. She didn't dare turn her head in fear that someone would recognize her.

When she thought back to what Courtney had said, she immediately took out her phone and started searching for her name on the internet. As expected, her photo that was taken on her 24th birthday was all over the news. It was coupled with headlines of Lucian announcing that they were already married.

'Oh, my God! What is Lucian up to? Why is he bringing the press into this?' she thought to herself.

If her father hadn't called her, she would find somewhere secret and roar to vent her anger.

”Dad, what can I do for you?” Amelia's stomach twisted and turned into knots.

She hadn't talked to Vernon in a while and she didn't know what to feel.

After coughing several times on the other end of the phone, Vernon said earnestly, ”Amelia. Yolanda's getting married tomorrow. You should be here. We're family after all. Kaaahhkkk, kaaahhkkk, kaaahhkkk.... ”

Even though Vernon was calling to convince her to come home, she couldn't help but notice his coughing. She pressed her lips together and then said, ”Dad, it's been getting cold. You should take care of yourself more.”

She thought that Vernon would just let the topic go. She was surprised when he insisted. ”Amelia, I know what she did to you. But could you please do this for your father?”

he pleaded. He had never asked anything from her before. Amelia didn't know what to do. She knew she couldn't say no, so she had to agree. ”I'll be there tomorrow morning,” she said limply.

”Oh, and bring Lucian with you,” Vernon reminded before hanging up the phone.

Amelia frowned and immediately refused, ”Dad, I only agreed to come back for you. He doesn't need to come with me...”

”You're married to him. You shouldn't be as stubborn anymore. Besides, Lucian is my son-in-law. You should bring him out of courtesy and politeness. It's rude for you to come home and not bring your husband with you for everyone to meet.”

The way Vernon addressed Lucian surprised her. She wondered why he seemed so familiar with Lucian.

But Vernon was right. Everyone knew about their marriage now. If she came back home alone, who knew what Sophia would say to tease her?

She didn't want to be seen as some helpless girl who was cheated on and abandoned by her ex-boyfriend anymore.

When she returned to the SJ Garden, Lucian had just come back too. Amelia stood at the gate, wondering how she was going to tell him.

”Good. You know how to go home.” Lucian placed his jacket on the sofa and took out a bottle of frozen Coke from the refrigerator. He briefly glanced at Amelia before chugging the drink down.

Amelia's eyes widened in shock when she saw this. She thought, 'Is he crazy? Why is he drinking that on such a cold day?'

”I'm so tired,” Lucian said as he leaned his head against the sofa.

”Where have you been?” When he went out this morning, he looked fresh and crisp. But now, he seemed exhausted and even a bit dirty. There was a thin film of sweat on his forehead. If Amelia wasn't aware that it was freezing cold, she would have thought that it was a hot summer day just based on how Lucian looked right now.