Mr. Liam took a deep breath, trying to calm the rising tension. "Dickson, Rebecca, I know we've all made mistakes, but we need to come together for the sake of our children. Let's meet with Lucas and try to resolve this."Dickson nodded reluctantly, and Rebecca, though still fuming, agreed. They arranged a meeting with Lucas, hoping to find a solution.When they arrived at Lucas's office, the atmosphere was tense. Lucas looked up from his desk, his expression cold and unyielding. "What do you want?" he asked, his voice devoid of any warmth.Mr. Liam stepped forward, his tone pleading. "Lucas, we are here to ask for your mercy. Our children are suffering. Please, can you help us get them released?"Lucas's eyes narrowed. "I am not the one holding Renee or Thomas. They are paying for their own actions. Don't come to my office with such issues."Rebecca, unable to contain her frustration, interjected, "But Lucas, they are just children. They don't deserve this."Lucas's expression harden
"You made up your mind on this, not to see to the freedom of my daughter," Mr. Dickson said, his voice trembling with anger. He and his wife emerged, ready for war against Lucas. It was a fearful attempt."I am out to have a battle with you. You have to decide on my son's release, which has to be done now," Dickson demanded, sounding so stubborn that he wanted the release in a hurry."Do you know what you are doing, Mr. Dickson? You are waging war against me, a billionaire, over your son's offense. Listen, I will advise you to stay far from this, just as it is far from me," Lucas replied, his tone icy and threatening.Mr. Dickson stepped forward, his eyes blazing with determination. "I have planned this for a long time, Lucas. You think your wealth and power can protect you, but you are wrong. I have allies, and we are ready to expose your crimes. Release my son, or face the consequences."Lucas smirked, but there was a flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. "You are making a grave mista
"I have to teach Mr. Dickson his place." Lucas said to Norah at the dining table."The young man always takes more than he can carry; we need to teach him his place; otherwise he would wake up a day and start riding on us." She answered him. Lucas went ahead by ceasing the Mr. Dickson connection and benefiting from the company."What is the meaning of what you did, Lucas? Do you know that you are sending me to my early grave by doing this? Depriving me a lot. I have worked hard to grow this company even before you surface." Mr. Dickson is yelling at him. Lucas, with his own on his hands, smiled."Mr. Dickson, I have given you much privilege, but you tend to give it to the dog, thinking that I am stupid; I do not know exactly what I am doing. Isn't it?" he asked Mr. Dickson."Listen, Mr. Lucas, if this is all about the issue we had, I am very sorry; please don't do this to me." Mr. Dickson apologizes."You never expected this from me, the same way we, the entire family, never expected
"Father, if loving Norah means I have to stay in prison, then so be it," Thomas declared resolutely to his father, who had come to visit him. "Listen, son," Mr. Dickson began, his voice heavy with regret. "Lucas has taken everything from me. He's even taken what you were supposed to inherit. Because I've been on his case, you now have nothing to inherit, not even a dime from the account."Thomas was stunned. The words echoed in his mind, each one more provocative than the last. His fists clenched involuntarily, and he felt a surge of anger rising within him. How could Lucas do this to them? How could his father let it happen?"How could you let this happen, Dad?" Thomas's voice trembled with a mix of anger and disbelief. "All these years, and now you're telling me there's nothing left? Lucas has taken everything, and you just stood by and watched?"Mr. Dickson looked down, unable to meet his son's fiery gaze. "I tried, Thomas. I really did. But Lucas... he's ruthless. He didn't leave
"Get me a glass of water," Evelyn said to her housekeeper. While she went to get it, there was a knock at the door. "Please check who is at the door," Evelyn said to her maid, who opened the door and realized it was Xavier."Where is Evelyn?" Xavier asked."I'm here, Mr. Man," she answered him."What was the meaning of sending a gang after Vera? She has been beaten, and my heart can't bear the nonsense you are doing," Xavier said."I don't know exactly what you are saying," Evelyn replied."Listen, Evelyn, what is the main reason for this? You have your son, our son, whom I am not after, knowing that he will definitely get to know me," Xavier spoke with a heavy heart. "It would be better if we both settled our misunderstanding and had a peaceful mind.""But since you want it like this, I will deal with you," Evelyn said."Come here, Evelyn. If anything happens to my wife, I will deal with you. And as for our son, I will come to have him soon," Xavier answered.---Xavier went back to
"There's nothing on earth that will make me consider Renee's freedom. Not even for once," Lucas said to Mr. Williams."Lucas, I understand all, and with that, we will hold to our peace," Mr. Williams replied.Determined and unyielding, Lucas stormed into the prison to confront Thomas. As he approached the cell, a smirk spread across his face. "I believe you are enjoying your place. The next time you have your freedom, you will learn to understand that I am not your mate," Lucas mocked.Thomas, sitting calmly on the cold, hard bench, looked up with unwavering confidence. "I won't give up, Lucas. I will do everything possible to get Norah back," he declared, his voice steady and resolute.Lucas's smirk faded, replaced by a sneer. "You think you can challenge me? You're nothing but a fool, Thomas. This prison is where you belong, and it's where you'll stay," he taunted, stepping closer to the bars.Thomas stood up, meeting Lucas's gaze head-on. "You underestimate me, Lucas. This isn't ov
"All I need is Norah, mother. I won't give up on her," Thomas said firmly, looking into his mother's eyes.Rebecca sighed deeply, her eyes filled with concern. "So, she is the reason you're enduring all this in prison? I suggest we put an end to this and seek Lucas's help. He's the only one who can get you out of here," she urged."No, I can't. Doing that would be putting myself down and showing Lucas that I am too common," Thomas replied, his voice resolute.Rebecca shook her head, frustration evident in her expression. "Thomas, you are being stubborn. Lucas has the influence to help you. Why won't you let him?""Because, mother, I have my pride. I won't let Lucas think he has power over me," Thomas insisted.Rebecca's eyes softened, but her determination didn't waver. "Thomas, sometimes pride can be our downfall. Please, reconsider.""No, mother. My decision is final," Thomas said, his tone leaving no room for argument.Rebecca sighed again, her heart heavy. "If you won't ask for h
Mr. Dickson stormed into Amos's office, files clutched in his hands. "Can you see what that son of a bitch just did? He stood against my son's inheritance and stopped me from transacting with others. I'm finished," he said to Barrister Amos.Amos took the file from his hands and nodded after reviewing them. "I'm just short of words. I didn't expect Lucas to go this far. He has your son in prison while doing this?" Amos asked."Please, is there anything we can do to put an end to this nonsense? I'm just weak on this, almost given up," Mr. Dickson said, his voice filled with confusion."I warned you at first, fighting a billionaire like him is not just a little problem but something you can't handle. You failed to understand that he wasn't joking with your family, yet you both went on fighting him. What do you expect?" Amos asked him."Is this all you can say, that I have trespassed? Isn't that what you mean?" Mr. Dickson asked him."I will see what I can do about this," Amos answered h