6 - The ruler
Author: Ayda
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

 "Patric he is a greedy man. When your father Harrelson pioneered the LH Tower and Patric was the one who had been wrongly trusted by your father to take care of his business," Lize said starting to open the story. He continued with a strong feeling.

"Patric corrupts and makes problems that begin to arise in the business that your father has until it is almost on the verge of collapse, because of his actions. Your father didn't know who the rat was in his office. After your father's efforts repaired the company and began to rise again. Patric even repeated throwing tantrums and again lied to your father. Your father must have almost been fooled again by Patric. Because he finally finds out who Patric is, a selfless man."

Lucas listened to his mother's story with bated breath. I think he was involved in the tension faced by his late father and mother at that time.

"After that, your father just found out that his adoptive sister, whom he had worked hard to consider family, also believed in him. It's like trying to take over the business your father started. And your father finally exiled the US first. So that Patric does not target the successor of LH Tower." Lize continued her story, her hands visibly shaking.

Lucas held his mother's hand. Without talking Lucas wants to calm Lize's heart and still feel safe and no one hurt them as long as Lucas is there.

"Why do you want to keep us safe? But our condition is even more difficult and those who are bad even live well, " said Lucas could not help his voice tremble.

 Lizzy's eyes lit up. He said, taking a deep breath, and relaxing his chest. "Because after that your father lost and he was killed by Patric. That's one reason to hide you from his reach otherwise the lives of LH Tower's successors would be threatened."

 "But before your father died, he made a will that made Patric until now unable to claim the rights of LH Tower to be his." He said in a heavy tone, almost crying.

"I want our lives to be simple and stay out of Patric's reach. Because he's the one who's looking for a dirty way to get what he wants."

Finally, now the figure of his father whom Lucas never met, told his mother a sad story. Not even Lucas thought. His father had to die tragically at the hands of people who had been unfair to them.

"Do you know how I can take over Patric's father's rights?"

Lize shook her head. "No, I'm afraid you'll have the same fate—"

"I'm not dad!"Lucas firmly resuscitated his mother. "Patric's mother said that he was not my biological brother, meaning that he was not my biological uncle. I want us to put an end to our misfortune now. Because I don't deserve to live in torment like I do now." His eyes were like a burning flame, looking at his mother with confidence.

Lize was stunned for a moment at her son's conviction. "There is a way. You can take the company, but before I answer, Do you still have the ring I gave Bianca?"

Oh, the ring is said to be a bargain. From the woman who managed to have an affair with the manager of the LH Tower hotel?

"I still keep it. Bianca threw away your ring. She doesn't like rings like this."Lucas looked down regretfully because his mother's wedding ring was not well appreciated by Bianca.

Sounds like a relief to Liz. "Thankfully. The ring could prove you can take back your father's LH Tower. You need to find someone your father can trust that you can turn things around."

Lize's smile looked shady in Lucas ' eyes. There is a glimmer of hope for them.

***

Lucas is picked up by Luna after his affairs at the hospital are over. Luna immediately brought Lucas home. Not a nearly dilapidated house in a narrow alley.

"Did your mother scold you after I left?"Luna questioned the dark look on Lucas' face after coming to his house.

Lucas shrugged, thinking about it. "No, I was just thinking. Because now I'm looking for people." Luke's eyes are swollen.

"Who? You can ask me for help if you need it."

"Really? You want to help me?" I hope Luke sees Luna. Her eyes sparkled.

Luna laughed at Lucas's words. "Of course, it's not a matter of just looking for people, but I hope you can give back."

Lucas responded enthusiastically. "I'll do what you tell me if I can get the information I'm looking for." His eyes were fiery.

 "Who is the person you are looking for?" asks the Moon.

"Lawyer named Odde Ace?" he said. "He has worked with LH Tower in the past."

Luna tilted her head. "Odde Ace?" he repeated. The name of a well-known lawyer who has long retired. He's not even known where he's been. Luna had heard that name echoed by her late mother, her mother often said that the lawyer was a reliable figure unfortunately Odde Ace was not an exclusive enough figure. He does not carelessly help people, only the lucky ones will be borne by him.

"I don't know where he is, but—"

Luna was silent with a serious facial expression this time. "I'll work on it. Because you know what, he's an unruly man."

***

Elsewhere in a company. The place is always centered taking care of all the business in LH Tower. The figure of a middle-aged man sits haughtily on his office chair.

"Do you know the whereabouts of Odde Ace ?"

The question was posed to the person he paid to find the famous lawyer.

"We haven't found it yet. His last flight was to Chicago. Our team is getting there." Said the man answering.

"Find him until you find him."Commands the figure. On his desk was the name of Patric Bullo with the highest position in the company.

The messenger agreed and bowed in salute then he turned out from the throne of Patric's study.

Patric rubbed his hands dry. "Chicago? I don't think that guy's coming to this country anytime soon." He smiled grinning.

 "I will make sure LH Tower is mine, the descendants of that man cannot touch the treasure that I have taken." He laughed contentedly. His hand gripped a miniature LH Tower building measuring 10 centimeters.

All assets and companies that have grown rapidly today will be his. However, he has to find an old lawyer named Odde Ace.

The man who becomes the spearhead for Patric if he succeeds in taming Odde Ace. Where all asset rights and ownership of LH Tower will fall within his grasp.

 As long as he can get that old lawyer who is none other than Harrelson's right-hand man. Want to give up ownership of LH Tower? By manipulating Harrelson's will.

Unfortunately, Patric was caught off guard by one thing. He was too focused on the former lawyer Odde Ace. Forgetting if the son of the owner of LH Tower is still alive with his mother. They are now beginning to take away the rights they have been deprived of.

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