Chapter Thirty Two; Not Yet Ready For HimLucas’s eyes darted in the crowd to look for the only person he was comfortable with at the place, but he couldn’t find Melissa anywhere.So there was only one thing left for him to do, to approach his father who was the host of the event. He wanted to greet him and show himself to the man for he thought, “Maybe Patrick didn’t see me that’s why he didn’t mention me” he tried to deceive himself as he approached Patrick.But before he could reach him, a woman suddenly came out from the direction that Melissa had left earlier and announced that food was ready.“Everyone should move to the big dining room “ the woman called out and the people complied. Even Patrick.Lucas hurried to catch up with Patrick but Patrick didn’t notice that someone was approaching him and just turned and went towards the direction of the dinning.“Hey, if you want to congratulate him Just wait after the meal and do it” one of the guests there whom Lucas didn’t know sud
Chapter Thirty Four; The Real Barons“Why did you bring this big to this event when you clearly know my stance?” Patrick asked as soon as the house was empty of the guests and only the three of them remained there.“Because… because, I just wanted him to witness what it felt like in the Baron residence and experience it even just once” Melissa answered him truthfully.She had hoped that since there were a lot of people present, Patrick wouldn’t send Lucas away because she knew he would think about his image, what would people say if he had sent someone away from his party even if they did or did not know it was his son.“Are you trying to make everyone doubt this family’s perfection?” Grandpas Baton suddenly entered the house and looked at Melissa very angrily.“Is that your motive? Then it will not work, you will only disgrace yourself at the end of the day if something happens and turns out to be chaotic do you hear me?.”“No sir, that is not definitely what I meant, that’s why I d
Chapter Thirty Five; Lucas And The Long Endless Drive.She dialled Lucas’s number for the third time already. it kept ringing but he was not answering it.Melissa was sad thinking that it may be her fault this time, she had made her son feel sad.But she knew that with time he’ll understand why he was doing what she had to do because there’s little doubt that when the two; father and son spend some time in the same vicinity with each other, their hearts will slowly open up to each other, especially that of Patrick.But for now, she thought that he probably needed some space. That's why he refused to pick her call, it was a normal human cat right? she didn’t paster him too much.“I am sorry if today didn’t turn out well son, but I promise you that next time it will be better, don’t take your dad to heart okay? Sleep early, good night” Melissa texted Lucas and waited for a few minutes expecting a reply from him.But after ten minutes and he still didn’t say anything to reply to her mess
Chapter Thirty Six; On A Bus After A while Lucas left the house in a hurry, he didn’t bother to take the car with him.“Aren’t you going out with the car? Where are you going this early morning?” James had asked him when he saw him barging out of the house early in the morning.But Lucas didn’t have much time to explain it to James.“I’ll explain when I come back” he said.“Well shouldn’t you at least carry the guards that your mom has arranged for you? Even if it was one of them?” That was James’s way of reminding him that he still lived in heart and sometime, the world might be a dangerous place for a young man such as him to be walking out early in the morning. But he seemed to have forgotten that before he met this somewhat comforting riches that his mother gave him by providing him a big house in one of the safe part of the state.And the provision of privileges such as a car and even personal body guards of his own, Lucas had lived in the trenches and could be able to defend
Chapter Thirty Seven; You Do Look Beautiful.Lucas looked at his phone again when he noticed the Line, he saw that it had shown red right where he was supposed to drop before it started showing red line instead of green.Lucas then realized that he had mixed his bus stop.What would he do now? He checked the next stop for the bus he was currently in and saw that it was still a long distance away.After calculating that he would have to wait for another bus again to bring him back to his destination, he felt like it would be too time wasting for him.Ai he was left with no other option than to alight at the very place he was, it would be easier for him to go back to the stop and walk to the place he was going.Lost at what next time do, he stood up and walked to the front of the bus.The bus driver, an elderly woman was was easily on her fifties, wearing a bus that bus drivers usually wear was driving the big bus.“Good morning ma!” Lucas politely greeted her.Although she wondered why
Chapter Thirty Eight; Home Of Bees.“Home of Bees!” That was what was written on the sign board.Lucas looked at what would probably give him one of the greatest opportunities in his life and entered through the small gate in between the short fences.Lucas entered and saw a very beautiful flower garden in the enclosure.There was a variety of flowers from lavender, bee balm, blanket flower and a lot of flowering herbs, including berries and many other flowering fruits and vegetables.Somehow, the owners of the place were able to have at least a bunch of these flowers in the enclosed surrounding that ended up giving a very beautiful view and at the same time creating a great scenery.If someone was an emotional being and would easily get worked up and anxious, then just looking at this view would easily calm the person down and reset all the nerves that had been tampered.And right in the centre of the enclosed place was a giant mason bee house.There were other beehives around and Lu
Chapter Thirty Nine; What Else Are You Passionate About?“Where else? I’m taking you to Elio Galileo of cause” Vienna said and continued dragging Lucas to go with her.When Lucas heard her mention Elio’s name, he was no longer hesitant, but he let her drag him along until they reached the entrance of another hut.Vienna stood in front of the door and knocked twice before she opened the door and pushed Lucas in first.He was still yet to recover from the push when she entered and went straight to hug the only other person inside the room apart from the two of them and another man in black suit who he figured was probably a guard.Lucas thought that Vienna is too huggy today if that’s even a word.But the man, unlike him, turned around and hugged her back, his arms landed on her back and he even patted her a little before he let go of her.“I see today you’ve brought a friend” the man turned around and looked at Lucas up and down.Lucas felt like he was under a big seat in the man’s scr
Chapter Forty; Meeting Elio Galileo.“Hello Lucas Baron, I am Elio Galileo, it’s nice to have you shadow me” Those words were like heaven on earth for Lucas.For a minute, he forgot to even extend his hands to shake the man who had already put out a hand for him.Thank goodness Vienna was there, she hit Lucas at the shoulder and he came back to his senses.Lucas stood up and shook Mr. Galileo for a very long time.“Come to my office tomorrow and my assistant will brief you of the necessary things you need to know” Mr. Galileo said and checked his wrist watch.“Now if you would excuse me, I have other things to take care of, you two can run along and enjoy the rest of the view”Lucas and Vienna knew that Mr. Galileo was using style to send them away.But they were even more happy to leave than he’s happy to send them out.“Thank you sir, boss, I will not let you down.” Lucas bowed down again in courtesy before letting go first.Vienna stood back and exchanged words with Mr. Galileo bef
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Eight; Is This How It Ends?Inside the mansion Bafon mansion, the atmosphere was tense, tinged with a sense of worry and unease. News of Lucas' disappearance had spread like wildfire, sending shockwaves through the household.In the opulent study, Grandpa Baron, with his aged face etched with concern, paced back and forth. His footsteps echoed against the polished marble floor, mirroring the rhythm of his troubled thoughts. His eyes, once sharp and piercing, now carried a weight of anxiety and suspicion.Though Grandpa Baron cared deeply for his grandson, a nagging doubt had taken root in his heart. He couldn't shake the feeling that Kevin, his beloved but troubled grandson, may have played a role in Lucas' sudden disappearance. It pained him to entertain such thoughts, but the pieces of the puzzle seemed to point in that direction.However, Grandpa Baron was a master of disguise, adept at concealing his true feelings. He couldn't bear to burden Lucas' pa
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Nine; Advice Interpreted In The Wrong Way. “Don’t be paranoid? You think I am paranoid?” Kevin looked up at him “Yes, keep your cool, he’ll be alright.” Lucas tried to calm the young man in front of him now, but Kevin refused to ge calmed. “It’s easy for you to say that right, you want him to die don’t you? From nowhere you come into our lives, first you joined the company and tried to be on everyone’s good book, and then what? You have my father give you half of his shares and make you the president, isn’t that your plan all along? You did all this right?” Kevin screamed at the top of his lungs as he painted accusing fingers at LUCAS. “Why would I have to do that, Mr. Baron brought me home by himself, you know this Kevin, don’t be getting ideas.” Right now, Kevin was being reminded of all those rich and spilt kids that would just blame anything around them when things didn’t go their way.“Wrong, you are wrong, what I know is that you were the one
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Six; Mr. Patrick’s Confession Time.When Kevin said he will not let him down, he knew that it was easier said than done. Lucas had already made significant contribution and it would be hard for Kevin who is carefree and a little more laid back about business to catch up with him. That is why he didn’t want to accept Lucas at furst because he didn’t want Kevin to have such fierce competition with Lucas who grew up so lowly. Their conversation between Him and Patrick his son simtill lingered in his mind to this day when Payrick came to him regarding Lucas. "Patrick," Grandpa Baron's voice boomed, filled with a mixture of anger and frustration. "I cannot comprehend why you have become so enamored with this newfound son of yours. We have managed just fine without him all these years, and suddenly you're bending over backward to accommodate his every whim."Patrick, with a calm demeanor, maintained eye contact with his father, determined to make his point.
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Five; Advice to Favourite Grandson In the lavish and stately study of Grandpa Baron, a profound conversation was about to unfold. The room exuded an air of wisdom and experience, adorned with antique furniture and shelves lined with books that whispered tales of generations past. The Baron, with his silver mane and commanding presence, sat behind an ornate desk, his eyes filled with a mix of fondness and concern as Kevin entered."Kevin, my dear grandson," the Baron began, his voice carrying the weight of authority and wisdom. "I have called you here today to discuss the future of Baron Enterprise, and more importantly, your place within it."Kevin listened intently, a mixture of anticipation and apprehension coursing through his veins. He respected and admired his grandfather, and to be entrusted with the fate of the family legacy was both a great honor and a weighty responsibility.Even before Grandpa Bar
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Four; Sacrificing for the family As Lucas stood before the board, he could sense the anticipation in the room. The proposal he was about to present carried with it the weight of his hopes and aspirations for Baron Enterprise. It was a solution born out of careful analysis, creative thinking, and a deep understanding of the changing business landscape.“This is not necessarily selling my company, but I am thinking of a possible partnership or even merger.” Lucas answered, really surpri ng who heard him saying he was practically giving up his company for Baron Enterprise.The plan is having a merger with his company that’s in charge of changing accepting orders from people abroad and online.Taking a deep breath, Lucas began to outline his vision. He described his plan to merge Baron Enterprise with the company he had founded an innovative platform that connected online and local buyers directly with traders and produc
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Three; Wanted For A ReasonAs Lucas stepped into his new office, his mind was still reeling from the whirlwind of events that had unfolded so swiftly. The spacious room exuded an air of authority, with its sleek furniture, towering bookshelves, and the panoramic view of the city skyline stretching out before him. It was a physical manifestation of the responsibility that now rested on his shoulders.He took a moment to collect himself, inhaling deeply to steady his racing heart. This was the place where he was meant to make decisions that would shape the future of Baron Enterprise but was this right or are things moving a little too fast? But before he could even settle with his thoughts in his seat, a knock at the door interrupted his thoughts.Kevin's voice, tinged with a thinly veiled disdain, called out, "Lucas, may I have a word with you?"Lucas glanced at the door, surprised by his brother's sudden appearance. He motioned for Kevin to enter, his m
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty Two; Lucas Becomes The New Director of Baron Enterprise.As Lucas stepped into the grand boardroom, his heart pounded in his chest. The anticipation in the air was palpable, mingling with a sense of nervous energy. He took in the magnificence of the room, the polished mahogany table, the plush leather chairs, and the gleaming chandeliers casting a warm glow and he could only conclude in his mind that the Barons do live making their environment stand out in a grand way.A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned towards Lucas. The members of the board, distinguished individuals with years of experience etched into their faces and regarded him with a mixture of curiosity and respect. Lucas felt a knot forming in his stomach as he realised that he was the centre of attention.The chairman of the board, Mr. Patrick Baron rose from his seat. His voice resonated with authority as he addressed the room. "Ladies and gentlemen, allow
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty One; LUCAS Is Now Mr. Family Man“Sir, I will lead you to your office,” the secretary who was standing in front of Lucas said bringing him back to reality as he seemed to be zoning off too much today. “Alright. Did Mr. Baron tell you why I am here?” He asked? The secretary but the secretary politely told him that he was following orders and was simply asked to bring him to his office. Lucas wanted to ask Kevin what was really going on but Kevin had already disappeared into his office and knocked the door really hard. It was enough sign to tell Lucas to keep off so he just went to his office as the secretary lead the way. Taking a look at the office, it was a very spacious office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bustling city below, Lucas found himself standing in his new workspace. The room was meticulously decorated, exuding a sense of sophistication and power. A sleek desk, adorned with state-of-the-art technology, dominated the space.
Chapter Two Hundred And Forty;; The Life Of A Young Master The table was quiet for a long time after Grandpa Baron said that. No one knew what to say or what to do, especially Lucas who just continued eating as if he did not hear anything. “I think what father meant is that we’re happy to have you here.” Patrick said after a while, Melissa just squeezed LUCAS arm reassuringly. After that, no one said anything else until they finished eating and Lucas decided to show himself again, by taking his plates to the kitchen.When Patrick saw him lifting his plate, he immediateky salvaged him by calling his attention, “Lucas, keep that plate and go get ready, it’s about time you get to work.” Patrick said. Lucas looked puzzled, his brow furrowing. He glanced down at his outfit, the same suit he had worn the previous day, and couldn't understand why there was an issue. After all, it was his best suit, meticulously chosen for the occasion, and he had even made sure to have it cleaned by the