CHAPTER 19: A TASTE OF POWER
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AT LUCAS' OFFICE.

In the heart of the bustling corporate headquarters stands the office of the Managing Director of the Pinnacles Resort, a sanctuary of sophistication and style.

Lucas arrives at work early enough to embrace his new appointment as the MD of the Pinnacles Resort with a confident stride, he enters his new office, his posture erect and his expression smug.

His eyes sweep over the luxurious surroundings, taking in every detail with a hint of satisfaction.

He moves towards the oak desk, his steps purposeful, and settles into the leather chair with an air of entitlement.

The entrance, marked by a grand mahogany door with beautiful carvings, opens to reveal a spacious and impeccably designed room.

The focal point of the office is a majestic oak desk, meticulously arranged with a sleek laptop, a stack of leather-bound notebooks, and a gleaming nameplate that reads " LUCAS BIDEN(MD)." Behind the desk, a floor-to-ceiling window offers a breathtaking view of the city skyline
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