Chapter 119 But Your Friend's Wife Is Off Limits

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."

Lucian was stunned after hearing Jonny mention Amelia's name. Restless, he stood up and asked, "What's wrong with Amelia?"

"She was crying and said that Carlotta was looking for Shelly..." Johnny didn't fully comprehend what Amelia had said.

"Can I borrow your car? I'm going to Amelia," Lucian grunted and hurriedly walked out of the room.

Jonny was about to say more but Lucian had already left. Jonny could only shake his head, feeling lost.

After sending Carlotta a message to not act impulsively, Amelia could do nothing but wait at the side of the road.

Amelia had always thought of Carlotta as graceful and collected. But seeing her fuming made Amelia scared of what she could do to Shelly.

"Get in the car, Amelia!" Lucian shouted once he'd stopped the car in front of her.

Amelia was shocked to see Lucian. She was about to ask why he was there, but after remembering that the matter had something to do with Shelly, she immediately followed his words.

"Mr. Lucian, I'm sorry..."

"There's nothing to apologize for. Let's talk about this once we get to SJ Garden," Lucian calmly replied. He had already called Carlotta while driving to Amelia so he knew about what had happened. But seeing Amelia, he thought it best to pretend like he didn't know anything.

Amelia was busy trying to hide the wound in her hand that she didn't see the concern in Lucian's eyes.