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
"So you're going there, Master?" Chris asked in a cautious tone.Sitting casually in his chair, Lucas stared at the invitation for a moment before placing it back on the table. "Would people in high positions really go there?" he said in a rhetorical tone. "They will definitely come here."Lucas then rose to his feet, his body firm and steady, as if displaying unwavering strength. Chris was silent for a moment, realizing what Lucas meant.Lucas stepped over to the large window overlooking the cityscape. "They think I don't accept what their country says."Lucas's voice sounded cold and calculating as if he had already guessed every step Ecual's side would take.Chris oversaw his master, then asked, "So, what's the next step, Master?"Lucas turned his body to face Chris, his movements firm and confident. "Prepare everything. Don't forget to secure Lora and her family. Make sure they are in a safe place and not involved in this matter."Chris nodded firmly, accepting the instructions. "
Lora picked up the phone call from one of her friends. "What's up, Catherina?""Hey, I'm having a party and wanted to invite you. Come here with Lucas Carter." Catherina's voice seemed excited.Lora exhaled softly. "Sorry, I can't come because I'm out of the country."Lora excused herself because she didn't want to be suspected that Lucas was on a secret mission for the country."What? You're abroad?" Catherina was surprised to hear Lora's words. "Why didn't you tell me? Ah, too bad we can't party."Lora gave a small smile in response to her friend's words. "Yes, that's the way it is.""Ah, well, I understand." Catherine exhaled softly, feeling a little disappointed by that. "But after you go home, we should meet up, and you should introduce Lucas Carter to us.""Yes," Lora replied briefly without showing her sadness. Actually, she also wanted to attend the party with Lucas.Lora pressed the button to end the call and returned her phone to the table. The smile she had put on while tal
Despite his initial reluctance, Lucas finally agreed to have coffee with the man who introduced himself as Arland, a messenger from the Xendiora family. They sat in a rather quiet corner of the cafe, away from other patrons who might try to overhear their conversation.On the small table between them, two cups of black coffee steamed, spreading a thick aroma that warmed the atmosphere.Arland sipped his coffee quietly before opening the conversation. "Thank you for taking the time to have coffee with me, " he smiled politely. "I don't want to waste too much of your time, so I'll just cut to the chase and say that we should cooperate, sir."When Lucas heard that, he was silent. Of course, the Xendiora family was also powerful. He knew it would be very profitable."Actually ...." He looked at Lucas with a meaningful look in his eyes. "This meeting was planned for tomorrow. However, when I saw you here, I thought, why not take advantage of the opportunity to simply say hello?"Lucas didn
After returning home, Lucas walked through the grand entrance and upstairs to his private room. He quickly cleansed himself with a refreshing warm shower. When he was done, he put on a simple yet elegant casual outfit: a black shirt with rolled-up sleeves and gray trousers. Lucas sat on the cushioned chair in his private study and opened his laptop. After a few clicks, the large screen in front of him displayed Lora's face, which looked bright and enthusiastic despite the late hour. Her hair was tied back, revealing a fresh-looking face. "Lucas!" Lora looked excited to receive Lucas's video call after waiting so long that she couldn't fall asleep. "You finally kept your promise to call me. I'm very happy." Lucas smiled a little in response. "Are you happy with the gift I gave you?" Lora nodded quickly, although, in truth, she wasn't too happy. "How about you? You look tired. Is everything okay?" Lucas nodded slowly, then put his elbows on the table and linked his fingers in f
Lucas let out a long breath, looking at Chris with a stern look in his eyes. "You should already know what to do, Chris." His tone was cold, full of emphasis. "Make sure there are no mistakes."Chris bowed his head, showing unquestioning respect and obedience. "Very well, Master. I will take care of it. Excuse me."Chris turned around, excusing himself from Lucas' presence. Lucas looked at Chris's back as he moved quickly away, ensuring his subordinate understood his order. At the same time, his mind began to work, considering the steps to be taken. This situation was more than just a threat.Meanwhile, the man with the bomb on his body stood in the center of the room, his breathing labored, and the look in his eyes radiated deep hatred. His long, tangled hair added to the sense of desperation, while the bomb strapped to his body posed a real threat to everyone around.In a loud and angry voice, he shouted, "Where is that man? Quickly tell me where Lucas Carter is? I want to hold him
Lucas stared at the man with an unchanging glare. "I don't remember firing anyone for no good reason." He approached intensely without making any visible movement. "The one who fired you was not me, but ....""Shut up!" The man looked even angrier at Lucas's seemingly indifferent tone. "No one asked you to talk here, damn it." He swung the hand holding the trigger button, causing several people around them to back away in fear. "You think I'm going to listen to your bullshit? You're a fraud. You're just selfish. You really have no heart!"The man looked at Lucas with indecisive eyes, sweat pouring down his face. The hand holding the trigger button began to tremble, signaling the inner conflict he was experiencing.Jordi began to tremble more vigorously; his face was sweating profusely, and his grip on the trigger button tightened. "You don't know how I feel." he snapped as if trying to convince himself. "You're a rich man who's never felt this kind of pain. You had everything, while I
Several security personnel arrived promptly to secure the bomb trigger and to escort the weakened Jordi away."Let me go, damn it! Just wait, I won't let you live in peace, Carter!" The man continued shouting, not only due to the pain in his arm but also from the sudden mental collapse that overwhelmed him.All the anger, resentment, and despair he had carried with him from the beginning now transformed into crushing hopelessness.Lucas turned, leaving Jordi to be handled by security officers. Without saying a word, he walked calmly toward the exit as if the recent incident was just another routine episode in his life, filled with conflict and intrigue. His cold gaze remained straight ahead, while behind him, the scene was still filled with commotion and murmurs circulating throughout the area.The live broadcast footage of the event quickly spread and became a hot topic across various media outlets. Hundreds of thousands of comments poured out on social media, full of opinions from p