Chapter 9 The Incident At The Wedding (2/2)

”Mom, you always told me that I'm so lucky to be marrying Jasper, but I don't have bridesmaids anymore. What do I do?” Yolanda whimpered, her hands wrapped around Jasper's waist.

Amelia was unfazed.

”Yolanda, don't cry. It's so annoying. Your father isn't feeling well, so all these wedding matters are handled by me alone. Why are you getting angry? Be a good girl and don't cry anymore,” Sophia said impatiently. After a while, she turned her attention to Amelia and said with a smile, ”Your bridesmaids just care about the money. Just let them go. Amelia is still here, right? Why don't you ask

her to be your bridesmaid?”

”Mom, are you seriously telling me to ask Amelia to be my bridesmaid?” Yolanda seemed surprised. She reluctantly answered, her eyes filled with spite, ”Even though she has married to Lucian, I know exactly how she feels about Jasper and I don't want her to be my bridesmaid!”

Even if Yolanda had asked Amelia, Amelia wouldn't even agree.

”Yolanda, I don't think it's appropriate for you to say that in front of me.” Lucian pulled Amelia towards his body and spoke on her behalf. ”I can forgive you for how you have treated her in the past but she's my wife now. You better watch your mouth!”

Yolanda's face turned white as a sheet when she heard this. She pursed her lips and tightened her grip on Jasper's arm, feeling aggrieved. She was too angry now and she couldn't lose face.

Amelia knew that Lucian only did that so they would look convincing as a couple to the crowd. But she was still nonetheless moved. She smiled faintly as she looked at Lucian, giving him a look of gratitude. In response, Lucian's heartbeat quickened. He was quickly able to recover and returned to his usual indifferent self.

Jasper noticed this and he felt a twinge pain shoot in his heart. If he was being honest with himself, he would have broken up with Yolanda a long time ago. Amelia was quiet and sensible while Yolanda was always making a scene and being unreasonable. They were the exact opposites. Regret soon filled his heart.

However, in order to get the property of the Mo family, he had no choice but to marry Yolanda.

”Lucian, Yolanda and Amelia have always fought ever since they were little, so don't take them too seriously. It's almost time for the ceremony. Just let Amelia be her bridesmaid.” Sophia was good at gauging people. She also knew Lucian was a powerful man and with his background, one couldn't afford to offend him. She tried to show him respect even if she felt that her daughter was wronged.

”Mrs. Sophia, if you want Amelia to help, you have to ask her yourself. I'm not in the position to make decisions on her behalf.” With a faint smile on his face, Lucian looked at Amelia, his eyes full of tenderness and affection.

When Amelia met with Lucian's eyes, she felt some comfort take over her restless heart.

She just wanted to stay out of this whole thing, but she couldn't. It was up to her to decide now. She glanced at the angry and indignant Yolanda, still uncertain what to do next. She looked at Lucian, hoping he would decide for her.

Noticing the confusion in her eyes, he said, ”As a member of the Mo family, she will agree to help even though she doesn't want to.”

Lucian was right. Amelia really didn't what to help, but she knew that she should. She was Yolanda's sister after all. She needed to be there for Yolanda mostly to save herself from the snide comments their friends and relatives might say. Even though Yolanda wasn't her biological sister, she knew she needed to do this.

”Amelia, I know we've had a rocky relationship before, but from now on, I'll treat you as if you were my own daughter. Thank you for helping Yolanda,” Sophia said sweetly. Her red embroidered dress really made her stand out.

The look on Amelia's face darkened. She wasn't pleased to hear these words coming from Sophia's mouth because she knew that they were just lies.

Sophia used to mock her just so her daughter would have the spotlight and be able to enjoy the privileges of being in the Mo family. She had even tried to sabotage Amelia's relationship with Vernon. What still hurt Amelia to this very day was the death of her mother, Iris Liu.

Iris had committed suicide by taking poison, but of course, Sophia was still very much involved in it.

”Amelia, I know I was wrong to steal Jasper away from you. But you're happy now with Lucian. So we can bury the hatchet already. I know you want to help me unless you're still in love with Jasper!” Yolanda said disdainfully as she pulled away from Jasper.

Naturally, Amelia was irritated. She knew her place. She was Amelia Mo, Vernon's biological daughter. She would always have a place in the Mo family. No matter what, she would always have a special place in Vernon's heart. Amelia couldn't bear Yolanda who behaved so arrogantly while asking for help. So she decided to fight back.

”Yolanda, would it kill you to say 'please' and 'thank you' even just for today? I thought your image and reputation were most important to you. Hmm, I wonder why your best friends left you. So are you going to ask me for help now?” Amelia fearlessly said, raising her chin and staring at Yolanda straight in the eyes.

Yolanda froze in place. She had not expected Amelia to snap at her like this.

Sophia was so embarrassed that she had to leave and go upstairs to talk to Vernon.

”Amelia, I'm not begging you today. If you don't want to be my bridesmaid, I won't force you. I will have a grand wedding ceremony anyway!” Yolanda was seething. She turned her head and shouted at Jasper, who had stayed quiet all this time, ”Jasper, let's go!”

Amelia felt a gust of wind sweep across her face as the crowd started buzzing around them again.