Chapter 305 Shocking News (2/2)

”Amelia, you should just get some rest and let the servants handle this.” Fannie was quite satisfied to

er back to him, he asked, ”Would you be able to keep this a secret from Lucian in the meantime?”

Amelia's sharp eyes stared at him with utter disappointment before she took a deep sigh of exasperation. She said, ”Up until now, you have done nothing but choose the interest of the Zhan Group over everything else!”

”I'm sorry, but you are far too young to understand these things. Not only is the Zhan Group a result of my lifelong efforts, but it is also the honor of the Zhan family. Could you at least try to understand why I would go through such lengths to protect it?” Despite Nicholas' guilt towards the situation, he believed it was a reasonable request to ask for.

”The feud between you and the An family is none of my concern. If you make decisions that would hurt Lucian, however, the blood relationship between the two of us will be completely irrelevant to me.” Amelia expressed her true feelings.

”Edmund has always been a cunning and clever man. If he finds out that Lucian is truly his son, I know he would find a way to manipulate him into inheriting the Zhan Group and turn it into his own...” Nicholas was clearly anxious and agitated when he spoke, and he couldn't even finish his sentence.

”Do you really think that Lucian is that foolish? From all the degrading things I had just heard from you, I realize now that Lucian's coldness towards you had been reasonable all along. Fannie also must have known about your insensitivity for her to want to get a divorce from you.” Amelia's face seemed unsettled while her tone had gotten even more indignant.

By that point, Nicholas was rendered speechless. His horrified look was followed by an embarrassment and even bitterness in his eyes.

”Paper can't wrap up a fire. Eventually, Lucian will find out the truth. I advise you not only think about the interests of the Zhan family, but to also think about your relationship with Lucian as father and son.” Amelia warned him before she turned her head and walked out of the study.

Nicholas' pupils started to dilate, as worry started to overwhelm his mind and soul.