Chapter One Hundred And Sixty Seven; Who was I before I became who I am?"Vienna, I have feelings for you," he said, his voice low and intense. "I know we've only known each other for a short time, but I can't help the way I feel. I care about you so much, and I want to be with you."Vienna felt her heart skip a beat at his words. She had been hoping that he felt the same way, but she hadn't dared to hope."Lucas, I feel the same way," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.They looked at each other for a moment, and then Lucas leaned in and kissed her. It was a soft, gentle kiss at first, but it quickly deepened as their passion grew. Vienna felt like she was on fire, her body aflame with desire.As they pulled away, Vienna looked up at Lucas, her eyes shining with emotion."I can't believe this is happening," she said, a note of wonder in her voice.Lucas smiled down at her, his eyes full of tenderness."It's real, Vienna," he said. "I do want to take care of you.” Lucas again
Chapter One Hundred And Sixty Eight; Don’t Be Carried Away. While Lucas was still lost in his thoughts, he was quiet for a while and Vienna was getting anxious, “I just want to know who my parents are and I am being restricted now because the press are always after me now, can you help me this time around?” She indirectly answered his questions and quenched his worries, LUCAS had no other option than to say, “yes, I will help you find out who your parents are, give me two days.” And then he had to hang up and get right to it. The first Lucas did after the phone call was to call James to his office. “Lucas, you called me? Everything is under control, the stocks are already dropping, I’ve notified our foreign specialist to do the needful, they said it’ll still fall deeper so we are waiting for it to plummet to the deepest that it could first before acquiring those shares.” When Lucas heard the report, a lazy smile appeared in
Chapter One Hundred And Sixty Nine; Such A Small World.“Don’t worry Lucas, I have something better planned for it, so relax, I am not selfish to jeopardise everything for personal interest.”Haven heard that, James could now relax and proceed to make the payment for the private detector in exchange for the information.When James had collected the envelop, he was on his way to deliver it to Licas, but he suddenly had a burning desire to see what was inside the envelop, he wanted to know why Lucas was so much interested in these two people, and see if there was any special information inside it that’s making them interesting to him. So impulsively, he opened the envelope and the first one he saw was the information regarding the Santos Maleka, it turned out that in his case, he wasn’t even abducted, but his biological mother, who was just a single mother at that time had agreed to let go of him when he was just two days old. Santos’s biological mother was just a high schooler when s
Chapter One Hundred And Seventy; Revelation About Two Women. But right when he opened the door, he saw the two least people he was expecting and his heartbeat immediately accelerated. As James walked out of Lucas's office, his mind was racing. He couldn't believe what he had just learned. The woman he had been crushing on for months was actually the sister of Lucas's boss. And to make matters worse, he had just walked into a room with two women who shared the same name. James had always been a bit awkward around women, especially those he found attractive. He never knew what to say or how to act, that was why most times he just kept interactions professional with just about everyone. And now, with this new information, he felt even more overwhelmed standing in front of these women, He couldn't help but wonder if Lucas knew about his crush on his business partner's sister, and if so, what he thought about it. As he made his way back to his own office, James tried to push these tho
Chapter One Hundred And Seventy One; Solving A Problem.Usually, James was cold and distant, didn’t talk much and wouldn't communicate much with her, he would mostly be buried in his work, but right now, he said he wanted to ask her a question, Vienna wondered. “I hope he was not going to ask me if I like him?” Vienna thought as strange ideas came to her mind.The Time they spent together had made their hearts actually become closer and she couldn’t deny the fact that she could now tolerate him a little bit more, “Do you have a sister?” Partner Vienna suddenly heard James ask her. “No, I don't have a boy…” Partner Vienna suddenly had to stop with what she was saying when she processed his words. “Why are you asking if I have a sister?” She was taken aback. “We’ll it’s been a while and I don’t really know much about you, I guess I am just curious that’s all.” James said with a straight face. “Oh you want to know much about me, not just my sister, I’ll tell you everything if you p
Chapter One Hundred And Seventy Two; When Sisters Met. “Geraldine, hypothetically speaking, if I have found your parents and they’ve been looking for you since you were small, what would you do if you were to find out who they were?” Lucas repeated his words. “Have you really found my parents?” I don’t really know what I want to do, but I need to met them first and understand the situation before I can do anything about it, so please, if you have found them, just tell me and don’t try to b mysterious and hesitant.” Vienna Geraldine was eager to know who her parents were, and Lucas could see that, hence why he didn’t waste any time and just handed the file for her to read by herself. All the information was there, so she didn’t have to need any other explanation to understand what was really happening, and surprisingly, after reading it, she was numb for a little while, couldn’t say or do anything, she couldn’t believ her eyes that what she had read was actually her real identity,
Chapter One Hundred And Seventy Three; Taking Care Of Santos James and Lucas both had been sceptical about whether to tell the two women regarding their findings, and were even almost regretting it because of the reaction of the ladies when they heard about the whole truth.But when they saw the women together, they seemed happy to see each other, they were rather more happy and felt a certain fulfilment for having been responsible to bring together the long lost family. While the two women found a place and chatted away, filling each other on what they have missed in their lives, and talked about how they were going to tell their mother, the men decided to give them some privacy as they went back to LUCAS’ office to continue talking about business. While they were at it, LUCAS decided to excute the second part of his plan, which was to mess up Santos’s life and Lucas had discovered the easiest way to do just that. All he had to do was Just to reveal the fact that Santos was not r
Chapter One Hundred And Seventy Four; In Relation To The Family. Santos Melaka has always been a tenacious person who is very much concerned by his public image, and his status, both in the company, and in the country at large. He grew up as the only heir of the Melaka family and it became his pride that he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Santos was someone who was used to getting whatever he wanted at anytime he wanted, people were naturally scared of him because of who his parents were, and tend to give him anything he so wished to get without asking so many questions. From a very young age, he had been spoiled by his parents who let him do whatever he wanted, all for the sake of pleasing him since he was their only son.Santos Melaka was very much aware of that, so he made the most use of it and got as much as he could get from them. That’s was why even when he was just young and underaged, he would have parties with his friends and openly served alcohols, but even
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