Chapter 87 Sign The Divorce Agreement

Amelia couldn't muster the will to say anything. Pain was swelling in her heart as she stared at her coffee.

"I'll sign the divorce papers," she finally said. She knew how terrible the whole situation was and it only made her decision more firm.

Shelly's lips contorted to a big smirk. She beamed as if she was just declared champion of a competition. "You know I've never thought much of you. But today, I'm actually impressed you made this decision."

Amelia tried to keep her face expressionless despite her growing discomfort. She wished Shelly would stop talking. She was only rubbing salt on Amelia's gaping wounds.

It hadn't been long since Amelia and Lucian found love in each other, and yet it seemed as if their relationship had already run its course. It surprised Amelia to realize that it was she who had to end it.

"But you know Lucian better than I do. Things like divorce papers won't instantly bend his will. It's better to do something that would make him actually hate you," Shelly reminded Amelia. With that she collected her bag and left Amelia to stew in her own feelings.

Amelia stayed in the coffee shop for hours. She couldn't muster the courage to walk out and find her way home. She merely sat there, the warm light of the shop illuminating her face, and yet Amelia only felt cold.

Nothing could ease her pain, not even the gentle music playing in the background. She was so lost in her thoughts that only the coffee aroma in the shop kept her grounded. She wished with all of her heart that Lucian would walk in, take the seat opposite hers, and give her a comforting smile.

It was already midnight when Amelia got back to SJ Garden. Lily had apparently been waiting for her but fell asleep

Only the divorce papers were waiting for him in the study.

"Mr. Lucian, I've always respected you. You were not just a boss to me; I've always thought of you as a friend. These are difficult times, but I will stay by your side," Eric said, trying to pacify Lucian. He had no idea about the conditions An Group set before it would help Zhan Group. He only thought that An Group was willing to extend efforts out of kindness and concern given their long business relationship. He couldn't understand why Lucian was angry.

"Thank you, Eric. Don't worry. I know what I'm doing," Lucian replied, looking much calmer.

"Leave the search for Mrs. Amelia to us. Please go home and rest. You may be the CEO of this company, but you're still just a man, Mr. Lucian," Eric reminded as he stepped out of the office.

The room fell silent when Eric had gone. Lucian merely stared at his desk, reeling from the sharp pain in his heart. He fumbled in his pocket for a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and leaned back to his chair, his thoughts with Amelia.

Amelia had been out shopping. Once back, she was heading up to her room when her landlady called her attention and invited her to dinner. Embarrassed, Amelia was about to refuse when the old woman asked, "Is this you in the newspaper?"

Amelia froze where she stood. Recovering, she went to where the landlady was sitting and asked to borrow the paper. One of the headlines read: Wife of Zhan Group CEO, Missing.

The news even asked for anyone who had seen her to come forward in return for a huge reward.

Amelia never thought that her leaving would cause this huge of an uproar. She certainly didn't expect that Lucian would search for her given the issues the company was facing.