Chapter 41: Lucian's confession and Hades's jealousy

The atmosphere during dinner was awkward and silent. Anastasia was lost in thoughts and felt hurt. She wanted to leave and go home, but she knew she couldn't. Lucian was furious at Hades and Mia. He wanted to punch Hades as soon as he started degrading Anastasia, but she pulled him out of there and walked away without a word and now they were sitting there in silence. He could see that she was upset but still sat there with extreme poise and finesse. "Babygirl you shouldn't bother about whatever they said. You know none of it is true right?" Lucian tried comforting her. Ana chuckled at his words "Don't worry Mr. Moretti, I've never been someone who's needed other people's validation about myself. If they think about me in a certain way it's their problem, I'm not here to impress anyone or be in anyone's good books" she said curtly and continued eating. Lucian sighed, "You know Ana, I genuinely respect you a lot and that's the reason why I'm willing to marry you. My original revenge