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
In a grand room with classic decor and soft lighting, Lucas, Wanda, and Julian sat across from each other at a large, luxurious marble table. Three porcelain teacups with delicate patterns on top of the table blended seamlessly with the formal atmosphere surrounding the meeting.The soothing aroma of tea filled the air. At the same time, the silence around them was punctuated only by the soft ticking of an antique clock in the corner of the room.“It’s been a while since we last met, Master Lucas.” Wanda looked at Lucas with a slight smile, indicating how much she had missed him during their time apart. Her voice was soft but clear, breaking the silence.“Indeed, Master. Time seems to have flown by,” Julian added with a smile, placing a hand on his chest.Lucas responded with a slight nod, his gaze calm but vigilant. Though he didn’t speak much, his stoic expression made it clear that he was carefully listening to each word they said. His composed and reserved demeanour added a layer
Lucas glanced at his watch, which was about to strike nine. That evening, the atmosphere in the meeting room was quiet, lit only by the warm, soft lights. Lucas, dressed in an elegant-looking black suit, walked in followed by Chris, who was faithfully by his side.When Lucas entered the room, his gaze immediately fell on the two men waiting at the large oval table in the center. They greeted him with a respectful nod."Welcome, Mr. Carter." The older man extended his hand in a deep, firm voice before Lucas. "We've been waiting for your arrival."Lucas nodded, welcoming their hand. However, their gaze immediately changed when they looked at Chris. The two men were still standing, their foreheads furrowed in question as they watched Chris."Ah, sorry, you... Chris, you should be outside. This is a serious conversation." Arland Xendiora, the man who had met Lucas earlier, looked uncomfortable because of Chris's presence in the room."He can't come out." Lucas refused firmly. "You guys kn
After the meeting with Lucas, Arland and Morgan were in the same car, heading to the next place where they would begin their plans.Arland looked at the ring Lucas had given him, which was now on his finger. "What a beautiful ring." He smiled, sitting back against the back of the seat. "We've been waiting for an opportunity like this." He looked over to Morgan, sitting beside him, showing a face full of satisfaction. "Finally, we got what we wanted."Arland smiled wider, visibly pleased with the gift he had received from Lucas as not just anyone could have the ring, so consider it a stroke of luck for them.Morgan nodded, doing the same as Arland. "Yes." He began to raise his hand, taking in the gleaming ring. "This way, Lucas Carter will be in our vision, and we'll reach our destination more easily."Morgan stared at the ring, running his index finger over its surface. He wondered if Lucas had fallen into his trap so easily.Arland frowned, looking at Morgan with a face that seemed t