From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

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Evan entered the room with the report in his hand. "Sir," he said in a respectful voice. Lucas was enjoying the relaxing aroma therapy, immersed in the lavender and ylang-ylang scents that filled the room.

"What's wrong?" asked Lucas, gesturing for the therapists who were helping him to leave the room. They left, leaving Lucas and Evan alone.

Evan bowed slightly, a gesture that suggested the news he was about to deliver was private and confidential. "The young master is getting married," he said carefully.

Lucas smiled slightly, as if he already knew the news. In his heart, Lucas felt a mixture of happiness and worry. "When is the wedding?" he asked, trying to mask his excitement.

Evan felt uneasy. He knew that William was having financial problems. Many of William's assets had been frozen, and this meant that he wouldn't have enough money to throw the lavish wedding he had dreamed of.

"It looks like they're just doing the paperwork, no party," Evan explained, trying to calm his nerve