The Rise of Lucas

Chapter 121

Seated in the solemn calm of his office, Xander found himself in the aftermath of his dramatic outburst. Dispersed about him were the traces of his wrath, a sobering reminder of how quickly things were falling apart. With its vast array of lights, the metropolis seems to invite Xander into a world of measured strategy and careful preparation.

Xander switched his attention to the computer screen on his modern desk, taking a deep breath. His resolute countenance was illuminated by an unsettling ambient light as he pondered the impending difficulties. His former serenity was destroyed, but he was now hell-bent on reclaiming the narrative that had slipped through his fingers.

The faraway lights of the city beyond reflected the unrelenting brightness of Xander's ambition. His violent wrath had been fuelled by frustration, but now it had turned into deliberate determination. The guy who had become his office—the war room—was prepared to weather the storm that had been unleashed on Lilian's