Chapter 191 Why Self-deception (2/2)

very agitated. Her countenance had started to have a frightening look.

Her words were harsh and they'd hit home for Amelia had felt their sting in her heart. How could she not mind?

Amelia did not let up and kept staring at Claire with the same look that dared and challenged Claire's aggression. ”You know why Lucian allowed you to stay with the Zhan family, didn't you? So, why are you still deceiving yourself?”

Amelia was smart and she was definitely not the helpless target that Claire thought she was.

She spoke the truth and the truth was the most effective weapon of all. It affected Claire more than she wanted and this made her even madder.

”Deceiving myself?” Claire's smile was mixed with disdain although the effects of Amelia's words were there. ”Whatever the reason was, all I know is that Lucian cares deeply about me. He just can't let me go!”

Claire's reply was cleverly crafted to use Lucian's obvious care for her. Her face suddenly looked arrogant and triumphant.

Amelia was speechless. She was momentarily stunned by the truth. What Claire said was right. Lucian did care for her a lot. He even felt bad after he broke off all contact with her in the past.

”Miss Claire, I need to go and check on Mark.” Amelia knew that there was no point in continuing the conversation. She knew that if they continued in this line of talk, Claire would only become even more displeased and aggressive.

”Wait!” Claire exclaimed and stopped Amelia from leaving the room. She smiled coldly and then said, ”I want you to know that you are now my sworn enemy! Since you also prefer that we be enemies because you refuse to give up Lucian, then I will accept that challenge. And there can only be one who can stay with Lucian. You or me!”

Amelia shuddered as she stared back at Claire. Not because of her words but because she believed that she was being kind to her and yet Claire had considered her as an enemy.