Lucas immediately looked sharply at the man whispering in his ear. "You should have known the situation."The look in Lucas' eyes was cold and intimidating, giving the impression that he wouldn't tolerate such bad behavior."I kept quiet like I did because Lora was still there." His voice was full of emphasis. There was a flash of pent-up anger, showing that he was earnest about it.Of course, that made the man startle for a moment, but he immediately changed his expression to haughty. "What's wrong with what I said?"The man raised one eyebrow upwards, emphasizing his argument while passing around the wine glass. His body movements showed dominance as if he assumed everyone should accept his gaze without question.The man gave a small smile as he raised his wine glass. "In reality, it's only natural for a man of great power to have more than one woman and even change partners. It is necessary in many ways," he said, his voice full of confidence.The man stood with his back straight a
Lora sat at her desk, the desk lamp illuminating the documents scattered around her. Thoughtfully, she stared at the computer screen, her fingers dancing over the keyboard as she typed the report quickly. Each sentence was meticulously written, reflecting her dedication.Several important documents waited to be signed beside her. Lora picked up a pen and carefully signed each one. She wasn't distracted by the noise around her, as if the world outside her desk had disappeared. Her focus was maintained even as the hours passed.She glanced at the screen every now and then, ensuring every detail was correct. When she felt the need to check data, she opened a new window and carefully compared information. Engrossed in her work, Lora didn't notice her father, who had been watching her from the doorway."Lora." The middle-aged man's voice broke the silence. He stepped in, worried at the sight of his tired-looking daughter. "Why haven't you rested at all since the party ended? You've been wo
Lucas sat in his spacious office, surrounded by bookshelves and mahogany-paneled walls that made the room warm and elegant. He was busy with his tablet, and the documents piled up on his desk. She was really into her work and didn't even notice Chris's arrival.Chris knocked on the slightly open door of the study, and Chris entered with quiet steps. "Excuse me, Master."Lucas nodded, giving Chris permission to speak without taking his eyes off his work.Chris stood politely before Lucas. He bowed his head briefly before looking Lucas seriously in the eye. "I would like to give you a report on Miss Lora, Master."Lucas paused, then put his work aside for a moment, looking at Chris with both eyebrows raised. "What did you find out?""Miss Lora started a new business, different from the company you gave her." Chris secretly got this information from some of his men guarding Lora while awaiting Lucas' orders.Lucas leaned his back against the chair, looking shocked but calm. He wondered w
Lucas shook the man's hand warmly, giving a slight nod while returning the smile. "Right, it's been a while, Mr. Marshall.""It feels like years since we last spoke face-to-face like this." Marshall raised one eyebrow in agreement with his words. "Time flies when we're busy with our own affairs, doesn't it? But I've been keeping up with you, Mr. Lucas. Your business is getting more impressive every time I hear an update."Lucas responded with a polite smile. "Thank you, Mr. Marshall."The leader of the opposite country nodded slowly, accepting Lucas' thanks for the compliment."Let's talk more casually." The Marshal raised his hand, inviting Lucas to sit and join him and the other two in the private room.Inside the magnificent private room, a luxurious atmosphere pervaded every corner. The walls were covered in perfectly varnished mahogany wood, giving it a warm yet elegant feel. Large classical-style paintings hung neatly as if to reveal a rich history and exclusive art. A crystal c
In a dimly lit, narrow hallway, illuminated only by the sunlight sneaking in from a crack in the building, a man spoke on the phone in a low, careful voice. "Yes, I've been following her since earlier."His face was partially obscured by the shadow of the hat, making his expression difficult to read. "Oh, that guy was talking about something important," she whispered, looking left and right to ensure no one was around. "I'll take some files from there and will put a tracker on him. That way, I can figure out a way to get in without getting caught."After hanging up, the man slipped the tiny tracking device into his pocket and started walking away from Lucas' direction. He knew the streets around the place well and chose a route that would allow him to pass Lucas without being too suspicious. When he finally saw Lucas striding calmly in the opposite direction, he made up his mind.With seemingly casual steps, the man walked closer and closer to Lucas, then deliberately bumped into him
The next day, Lucas was in his magnificent office, with large windows overlooking the cityscape. A large mahogany desk sat in the center of the room, with various documents and communication equipment neatly spread out on it.There was a knock on the door. There stood Chris in the doorway. "Master." With a polite and respectful tone, he bowed for a moment. "There is Miss Lora in front."Hearing his fiancée's name mentioned, Lucas immediately stopped his hands on the keyboard and looked at Chris. He immediately got up from his chair, left his voluminous work behind, and left the office. He met Lora, who was already sitting in a chair in the center of the room, waving at Lucas.Lucas looked at her with a furrowed brow. Of course, it surprised Lucas that Lora hadn't told him in advance that she was coming to the house, even though she had said they couldn't meet for a few days because Lucas was busy with his work and other critical activities."Hi." Lora smiled a little, afraid that Luca
In an exclusive meeting room on the highest floor of the Government building, Lucas met with Marshall again. The room was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and decorated with luxurious ornaments reflecting state power's splendor. Expensive leather chairs, walls adorned with paintings by famous artists, and crystal chandeliers dangling elegantly from the ceiling. Despite the formal atmosphere, a sense of tension could not be ignored.Lucas sat at the end of the long table calmly yet alertly. In front of him, Marshall, the country's president, flashed a friendly smile, but behind it was a calculating expression. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Marshall finally got to the point."So, Mr. Lucas, have you considered getting involved in our government affairs, especially in defense?Marshall, his voice sounding firm yet slightly seductive, tried to test Lucas' limits.Lucas looked at Marshall, unperturbed by the tone of his voice. "I agree. However, on one condition. You may
News of Lucas and Marshall's meeting quickly spread among the country's top officials. Within a short time, the rumor became a hot topic of conversation within the closed rooms of the Government building.Several senior officials gathered in a large room with expansive windows overlooking the city center to discuss the increasingly prominent issue. They sat on expensive leather chairs surrounded by magnificent wooden tables. The atmosphere in the room was tense, and their voices were slightly sighing."What a nuisance that man is." The Minister of Finance sneered with a facial expression that showed dissatisfaction. "He thinks he can come and go as he pleases, organizing everyone around him."The Minister of Home Affairs, an older man with a severe look, rebutted. "We should consider higher taxes for him. He has quite a lot of money and connections. Maybe that way we can make him feel the impact of his attitude.""That's right, we need to get him out of here." A woman sitting next to