Chapter 119 But Your Friends Wife Is Off Limits (1/2)
Lucian had a faint smile on his face when he asked, ”You've always been forthright. Tell me, why did you get yourself involved in this business conflict?”
He was not one to place himself in complicated situations. If it weren't for Nicholas' poor health, Lucian wouldn't have taken over Zhan Group. He found it difficult to understand how Jonny could do what he never wanted in the first place.
”A desperate man will do anything,” Jonny snorted before reaching for his drink. After quickly draining his glass of wine, he refilled it.
Seeing his sad demeanor, Lucian took a few sips of wine and sighed. ”If it weren't for this, Amelia and I would probably still be together.”
”I can't believe you're still not over here. I haven't seen her in a while. I guess that makes me a bad boyfriend.” Jonny had never been good with alcohol but he kept on drinking. It wasn't long until his cheeks went red and he felt himself a bit more drunk than he wanted to be.
Lucian looked at him and smiled, ”Let me drive you home.”
”Don't be jealous, Lucian. I do like Amelia, but I respect you too much. I know that my friend's wife is off limits.” The alcohol felt like liquid courage to Jonny. He wouldn't have said those words if he were sober. Even if he would end up on bad terms with Lucian, he would have still kept his pride.
And if he couldn't win Amelia's heart, he could at least stand by her side as her boyfriend.
Seeing Jonny struggling to stay on his chair, Lucian stood and propped him up. ”You know you're not a heavy drinker. Why did you drink so much?” he asked.
That question took Lucian back to when he was in hi
out business when Jonny saw Amelia's name flashing on his phone screen. He threw Lucian a curious look before answering. Hearing Amelia's worried voice in the other end of the line, he said, ”Don't worry, Amelia. Tell me where you are now.”