2025-04-24 23:56:06As soon as Mac Hilton stepped out of the office, Lucas straightened up and practically launched himself toward him. Sophia was right behind, clutching her bag and smiling like they’d just won a prize.
“Mr. Hilton!” Lucas said eagerly. “So? Did you manage to convince her? Is the deal approved?” Mac halted, his face stone-cold. He didn’t even look at Lucas—his eyes scanned the crowd instead, clearly irritated. “Which deal?” Mac snapped. Lucas blinked. “Ours, of course! The one for the exclusive partnership with Imperium Corp. You said you’d—” “I said what?” Mac turned slowly, his voice low and dangerous. Lucas swallowed hard and reached out, gently grabbing Mac’s elbow. “You told me you would handle it. That you'd speak to Ms. Valente and finalize everything.” That was the last straw. Without warning, Mac yanked his arm free and slammed his fist straight into Lucas’s face. The hit was sharp and direct—Lucas barely had time to react before he stumbled back, his nose bleeding, a gasp rising from the gathered crowd. “Don’t you dare touch me,” Mac hissed. “Get out! Take your cursed face out of here! I had to face unimaginable embarassment, all because of you! Your lies made me humiliate myself in front of my superior!” Mac hissed, swallowing back the shame that was overwhelming his senses. Lucas stared at him, dazed. His hands covered his nose, blood seeping through his fingers. His eyes darted around, searching for some support, some sign that this was a mistake. Surely someone would step up. Someone would vouch for him. Right? But all he saw were curious faces. Blank stares. Some even looked amused. “Mr. Hilton, please,” Lucas stammered. “There must be some mistake. I—I didn’t mean—” “There was no deal,” Mac growled. “There was never a deal.” Sophia stepped forward, trying to control the situation. “Mr. Hilton, maybe we are just misunderstanding something. Lucas was only trying to—” “Shut up,” Mac snapped, waving her off. “You both disgust me, so don't try to associate with me from this point on.” Lucas stumbled back, clutching his face as blood trickled down from his nose. A murmur of shock passed through the crowd, but Mac didn’t even blink; by then, from the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Nathan standing quietly in the background, watching everything unfold. A flicker of panic crossed Mac’s face. He cleared his throat quickly, straightened his jacket, and took a step toward Nathan. “I… apologize for earlier, sir,” he said, lowering his head slightly. “It was out of line for me to raise my voice and question your identity.” There was a slight pause. Mac's eyes darted around nervously before he corrected himself, remembering Harper’s threat word for word. “I mean, you are an esteemed guest of Miss Valente. It was a complete misunderstanding, and I hope you won’t hold it against me.” Nathan didn’t respond apart from a half-smirk, and his mysterious silence made Mac even more uncomfortable. Lucas, still groaning and wiping blood from his upper lip, looked up in confusion. Sophia blinked rapidly, watching Mac’s sudden shift in attitude with disbelief. Mac, now visibly sweating, turned away from Nathan and faced the couple again. “What are you still doing here?” He snarled. “I don’t want to see either of your faces around here again.” At that moment, Harper Valente stepped out of her office, surveying the scene with cool indifference. Her sharp heels clicked as she moved toward them, and when she stopped, the air around her seemed to drop in temperature. “Throwing punches in the hallway, Mr. Hilton?” she asked dryly. Mac lowered his gaze immediately. “Apologies, Ms. Valente. I lost control. But this man, he is the one who caused all of it.” Harper’s eyes flicked to Lucas, then to Sophia. She raised a brow. Lucas couldn’t find words. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. Harper let out a soft, humorless laugh. “I don’t tolerate arrogant scum who make false claims and waste my time.” Her smile vanished. “Remove him.” Two security guards instantly stepped forward. Sophia’s mouth dropped open. “Wait! You’re seriously throwing us out? You can’t—” “Unless you want to join him!” Harper said flatly, “I suggest you be quiet.” The guards grabbed Lucas by the arms. He didn’t resist, he couldn’t. Everything was happening so fast. Just moments ago, he was certain of his place here. This was where he was going to build the next chapter for his future anx establish his power! And already, it was slipping away? But before they could drag him off, another voice rang out. “Wait!” Nathan’s voice was calm, almost amused. “Aren’t you forgetting something?” Everyone turned around with excitement, that there was still some juice left to be squeezed from this dramatic series of events. Lucas held his breath, as if his soul was ready to leave his body right at that moment.
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