Chapter 18 A Strange Atmosphere (2/2)

”Okay. Since they are your friends, they are also mine. Wait for me!” ”No, Lucian—!”

But before she could say anything else, he had already hung up the phone. With an annoyed grunt, Amelia threw her phone back into her bag.

”Amelia? What's wrong?” Courtney came over and saw the frustration on Amelia's face.

”What on earth does the guy want to happen? I just can't understand what's going on in his head!” Amelia said in a furious tone, gritting her teeth in annoyance.

Before Kent could open his mouth, a mellow male voice came from the small milk tea shop. ”Amelia...”

Amelia stood up and stared stiffly at Lucian. 'Well that was quick...' she thought remorsefully.

”Oh my god... Is that Lucian? He's so handsome! It looks like he walked out of a painting!” Courtney exclaimed quietly behind Amelia, ”Kent... Pinch me! Am I really seeing this right?”

Amelia was not surprised at all that Courtney would get all flustered seeing Lucian. When Amelia first saw Lucian, she also thought that the man was painstakingly good-looking, like he was carved by the hands of God — handsome with an arrogant air, emanating with unparalleled dignity.

But ever since Lucian took photos of her while she was drunk, Amelia had never seen him the same. As a result, her good impression of his appearance was greatly reduced, and she thought that he was just a vulgar man with pretty face.

”Courtney, don't you think it's a bit inappropriate for you to drool over another man while you're in front of me?” Kent looked at Lucian with a little jealousy. When Kent thought that he had to work in this man's company, he was overcome with an unease.

”Don't be so narrow-minded. He's already Amelia's husband. All I'm saying is that he looks so handsome! I won't have any improper thoughts, especially since I have you,” Courtney smiled lovingly at Kent。 ”Thanks, I guess,” Kent mumbled to Courtney with a half-smile.

”Hello.” Lucian naturally reached out his hand and greeted Kent, who was standing behind Amelia.

”Nice to meet you, Mr. Lucian.” Kent felt flattered and shook hands with Lucian.

”Oh my God! You are so polite! And so easy-going!” Courtney exclaimed, not hesitating to reach out her hand and introduce herself, ”Nice to meet you, Mr. Lucian. My name is Courtney. I'm the best friend of Amelia so you are like my brother-in-law. Of course, I will still treat you respectfully!”

Just a while ago, Courtney was mad at Lucian when she saw the news report about him. But now she was all smiles, which made Amelia a little angry.

'And she's even calling him brother-in-law! What's up with that!' Amelia thought.

Then she remembered Courtney called Jasper this before.

Thinking of this, Amelia couldn't help rolling her eyes at Courtney.

”Hello,” Lucian said lightly, then turned to look at Amelia with a raised eyebrow. ”Are you unhappy to see me?” he asked with a smile.

Amelia could tell that Lucian was trying to imply something else.

Courtney and Kent smiled at each other in tacit agreement, and then turned their curious eyes to Amelia.

With all their eyes staring expectantly at her, Amelia's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. ”W..why would I be unhappy?” she said with a forced laugh.

”Mr. Lucian, my name is Kent Jiang. I just got a job at your company yesterday as the sales director. I hope to learn more from you in the future, sir,” Kent said with an honorable smile.

”Kent?” Lucian narrowed his eyes and thought for a while. Then he smiled and said, ”Very well then. Welcome to the Zhan Group.”

”Brother, thank you for taking care of my dear boyfriend here!” Courtney said with a cheeky grin.

Upon hearing this, Amelia frowned. 'I never expected that Courtney would say something like that for the sake of her boyfriend's career,' she thought bitterly.

”The Zhan Group always value people of excellence and ability,” Lucian said seriously with a cold face.

The lively atmosphere suddenly became cold and awkward, and the smile on Courtney's face also gradually faded away, as if she was shocked by Lucian's strong spirit which could not be ignored.

”We were just about to go out to get something to eat,” Amelia said to Lucian with a slight smile.

”Of course,” Lucian shrugged and put his arm over Amelia's shoulders. ”Would you maybe prefer to have dinner with us tonight?” he asked Kent and Courtney.

”It's... There's no need. I just suddenly remembered that Kent and I still have something else to do! You go on and have dinner without us,” Courtney explained with a small laugh, seeing the sour expression on Amelia's face.

”That's a pity. Maybe next time, perhaps? See you until then,” replied Lucian. Then he turned to look at Amelia. ”Let's go,” he gently said

Lucian's sudden appearance destroyed the light and cheerful mood.

'That's weird. Lucian started acting all weird when Kent introduced himself...' Amelia thought.”Hey, let's meet another day!” Amelia called out to Courtney before going out the door.

”Alright! Bye, Amelia!” A dazzling smile appeared on Courtney's face as she waved goodbye to Amelia, as if nothing had just happened.

Maybe Courtney saw Lucian as someone who was perfect for Amelia — a guy who personally took her home and was 'easy-going'.