Chapter 98 He Still Defended Her
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Upon hearing this, Lily relaxed slightly, and her lips instinctively curled upward, but she quickly
suppressed it.
She knew Lucian still cared for her. He must have been cold toward her recently because he was still mad that she left him to study abroad years ago.
Calista clenched her fingers and lifted her chin in pride.
She sneered at him and spat, “In your dreams! I would never apologise to Lily.”
Lucian boiled with anger. His face was red like a raging storm, wanting to tear Calista into pieces.
“I’m not asking you to apologize to Lily. Apologize to the child,”
Lily was about to interfere and gracefully defuse the situation, but she was speechless to hear Lucian’s words.
Calista mocked, “I can’t believe you’re such a good father.”
Lucian ignored her sarcastic comment and stood up. He was well–built and instantly towered over her. He forcedly grabbed her wrist and pulled her across the desk into his arms.
“Apologize.”
Coffee dripped from his face onto her head. He was trying to make things harder for her because
he was having a bad time.
“If you’re afraid that my words will come true, you don’t need to have the baby. You can live
happily ever after with Lily, that scumbag and slut,” Calista retorted.
“Calista, at most, our conflicts revolved around jealousy and petty stuff. Aside from a few
occasional sarcastic remarks during our university days, nothing extreme happened between us
in these years. Isn’t calling me a slut going too far?”
Lily was not entirely wrong. Their rivalry mainly seemed like two people who were competing in
secret. Although it got ugly at times, they never got into physical fights.
But Calista knew people were gossiping about her because Lily had said something behind her
back
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She still couldn’t figure out why Lily hated her so much. Was it because of that ranking
competition online?
They excelled in different departments in their respective fields and couldn’t be compared
academically.
Some bored individuals started fanning the flames, pitting them against each other based on
looks, physique, and family background.
Calista looked at the painting and said, “Lucian bought this painting at a high price, and you
immediately spread the news on campus. Then Sharon came out and accused me of orchestrating
the whole thing. You all set me up just to frame me and pick on me. I had to be criticized and
judged relentlessly by everyone. You really went to such great lengths just to crush someone as
insignificant as me.”
Lily felt panic rise in her and looked at Lucían. However, he appeared calm on the surface, but his
eyes were strangely cold and eerie.
He asked, “Were you bullied?”
Calista pushed him away and sneered, “You’ve already known what would happen when you set
me up. It’s truly repulsive to see your hypocritical act.”
Lily took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger.
“I don’t know where you heard these rumors, but I didn’t know that Lucian bought the painting. I
found out about it accidentally when I overheard some teachers talking about it. I publicised it for
the school’s sake. I even discussed it with the administrators. You can ask them if you don’t
believe me.”
Back then, she had accidentally seen Lucian taking the painting to be framed, and she had only
learned later that he was the one who had bought the painting from Calista.
She had been furious at the time and set up the whole situation with Sharon after being incited by
others.
After all these years, she never expected that this would be brought up suddenly, catching her
completely off guard.
“Calista, there’s no need to accuse me of such acts out of jealousy. I’m only here today to discuss
business. The results of the discussion would have nothing to do with me.”
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Lily wanted to change the topic, but things didn’t go as she wished.
Calista sneered, “If it wasn’t you, then it must be someone eager to please you.”
“I did buy the painting, but I didn’t know what happened later on, and I had no part in setting
anyone up.”
Lucian’s voice was cold, clearly displeased. Lily looked at him in surprise.
From her understanding of Lucian, he would never allow anyone to talk over him, no matter how
much feelings he had for someone.
He had always maintained a calm and collected demeanor, except for the time when Calista
cursed at an unborn child. This was not the decisive and intimidating President that people
feared, he seemed like nothing more than a lapdog.
Calista gave Lucian a skeptical look.
“So, tell me, what drew you to this painting? Did you find it beautiful, or did you think it had
value? Or did it simply bring you joy?”
Although every painting was an artist’s labor of love, Calista didn’t like this particular one, as it
represented her painful past.
Lucian remained silent for a few seconds, ignoring the question.
“I’ll have someone investigate this matter.”
“There’s no need. I’ll investigate it myself. I’d be grateful if you didn’t interfere. We’ll get on with
the divorce tomorrow morning. I’ll file a lawsuit if I don’t see you at court,” Calista replied,
checking her watch.
As she turned to leave, Lucian grabbed her hand and stopped her.
“Lily, you should leave first. We can discuss this another day.”
Lily’s face paled, and she turned to look at Lucian. However, Lucian didn’t even glance at her. His
gaze remained fixed on Calista. Lily shut her eyes. Her face was swollen from Calista’s slap.
She said, “Lucian, she’s throwing a tantrum, getting angry, and hitting people for no reason, and
you’re still defending her?”
“Go outside, Lily. Just tell me how much you need later.” Lucian spoke again, his voice now icy
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Lily glanced at him, her eyes filled with disappointment and sadness as she walked out. The office door closed behind her, and Lucian immediately pulled her closer.
“Do you have to bring up the divorce?”
“That’s not the point. We’re about to get a divorce anyway,” Calista struggled to break free from his grip. “Stay away from me, because of you, I now despise all males. I feel disgust for any men I see.”
