Chapter 257 No More Promises

Nicholas didn't have much interest in food but if it was involved in his personal affairs, he would not let it go. It was almost every man's instinct to not give up on a challenge.

He then launched an attack and set his plan in motion. He started by either buying all the drinks that Iris recommended, or giving her a huge tip.

He even pretended to run into her by chance on her way home.

With such dedication and persistence, no woman could get away from this hot pursuit. He continued to pursue Iris by sweet words and gestures concealing the fact that he was already married. As a result, his efforts were not in vain and Iris eventually fell in love with him. They were so happy that they couldn't withstand the thought of being away from each other.

"So you mean to say that my mother had an affair?" Amelia's cold voice broke the silence. The dread atmosphere in the room made it hard for anyone to breathe.

"I didn't mean that." Nicholas suddenly became very nervous. He hastily explained, "It's all my fault. I loved your mother so much at that time and made a lot of promises to her..."

This explanation did not make Amelia feel any better. On the contrary, she felt that Nicholas and Iris had betrayed their families at the same time.

"My mother didn't tell you..." She wanted to know whether Nicholas knew about the existence of her, but she couldn't ask anymore.

Nicholas understood what Amelia wanted to know. He explained slowly, "I knew your mother was pregnant, but she insisted that the baby was not mine. At that time, all I could do to help was to give her some money, but she didn't take it..."

"What a pity! Do you think you can use money to buy people?" Amelia couldn't help but

servant asked her if she would stay in the mansion to have meal, but she declined and left.

She was usually not like how she had acted today. Therefore, under her indifferent expression, the servants suddenly became afraid to approach her.

In fact, she really wanted to go to the hospital to see Lucian. She was worried and even hoped that she could take his place. However, learning the truth from Nicholas made her flustered that she didn't know how to face him.

If she was innocent, then Lucian was the victim.

Nicholas had never mentioned anything about Lucian's background, and Lucian was aware that he was not Nicholas' biological son. He still acted strong and seemed to swallow all the bitterness in order to protect the joy of the family.

Amelia looked at Darren and was too angry to say anything.

"I have to go back to the SJ Garden first." Amelia shook her head and felt worried. Darren naturally understood and before he could leave, she ordered, "Could you help me find someone to replace Lucian?"

"Please rest assured, Mrs. Amelia. I won't let Mr. Lucian overwork. And it's Mr. Nicholas' decision," Darren answered. He then bowed to her respectfully and left.

Amelia had still not entered the car for a long time. She stood in a daze even though Darren had already left. She looked around the villa which was surrounded by mountains and rivers as quietly as a hermit, but her heart was filled with uneasiness.

Upon returning to the SJ Garden, she thought that all the troubles would disappear as soon as she saw Mark, but her worry for Lucian still lingered. Her heart was constantly aching.

Although she didn't mean to hurt Fannie, her injury did have something to do with her.