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The Rise of Lucas Chapter 31
The corridors of Drell Corporation emanated a sense of businesslike precision, broken only by the infrequent sound of high heels and low voices. With his thoughts racing with anxious expectation, Richard stood upright, exuding an air of calm in his fitted suit. As he fiddled with his tie, his nervousness showed through his clenched fingers. In the back of his mind, he could still feel the sting of Lucas's scathing comments. Unexpectedly, Richard suddenly faced a challenge in his quest for success from the same guy whose harsh remarks had cut through his self-assurance: Lucas. Memories of complicated relationships and resentful rivalries reappeared as Richard waited for his interview, triggering a whirlwind of emotions. The man whose wife Richard had abducted, setting in motion a chain reaction that had resulted in animosity and broken ties, suddenly appeared before Brian's eyes. A crucial juncture that may change Richard's destiny lay just beyond the glass door that led to the in
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 32
The atmosphere felt heavy when Lucas broke the news about controlling the firm. Richard, who used to be all confident, was suddenly at the heart of a tremendous surprise that made him look like he'd just slid on a banana peel.Lucas, the brain behind this stunning twist, sat there like a cold cucumber, observing Richard as if he'd just pulled off the greatest magic act. The other workers, who were witnessing this business soap production, glanced at each other with looks that asked, "Did that just happen?"The quiet was deep, and the only noises were the faint buzz of office machinery. The security guards, who were placed near the door, were summoned over. Two huge males walked up to Richard, making him understand that his time in the spotlight was gone."You need to come with us, sir," one of the security guys replied, not looking like he was open to bargaining.Richard, who felt he was still the boss, sought to argue back. "This is absurd! I want an explanation!"Lucas, still sitti
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 33
The sun threw a warm light over the Saturday morning as Tonia, spurred by a combination of resolve and apprehension, called Lucas's number. The phone rang, each tone mirroring the trepidation of the request she was about to make. After a few rings, Lucas answered, his voice a calm hello on the other end."Hello?" Lucas's voice kept a placid manner, ignorant of the tempest gathering in Tonia's head."Lucas, it's Tonia," she started, her tone calm but laced with an undertone of desperation."Tonia, good morning. What can I do for you?" Lucas's voice contained the courtesy required in such meetings, but Tonia could hear an unsaid strain hanging underneath the surface."I wanted to talk about Liam," Tonia remarked, her words lingering in the air as she waited for a response.There was a short delay on the other end, and Tonia could practically feel Lucas's cautious manner over the phone. "What about him?" he eventually queried."I think it's my turn to have him for the week," Tonia remark
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 34
The echoes of Liam's laughing filled the huge living room, where Tonia found herself sitting with Lucas. Despite the warmth of the settings, an undertone of tension lingered—an unsaid recognition of the intricacies that constituted their relationship.Tonia, unable to escape the residual astonishment from the discovery of Lucas's lavish abode, summoned the strength to ask a subject that had been nibbling at the corners of her mind."Lucas," she started carefully, her eyes searching his face for any hint of deflection, "is it true that you own Drell Corporate Company?"Lucas, his eyes meeting hers with a calm intensity, nodded in accord. "Yes, Tonia. I am the proprietor of Drell Corporate Company."The weight of that remark lingered in the air, and Tonia battled to connect the sight of the man before her with the tales she had spun in her mind. The juxtaposition between the imagined hardship and the reality of prosperity left her yearning for explanations.A period of stillness passed
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 35
Monday morning unfolded like any other at Drell Corporate Company. Employees raced into the busy workplace, ready to confront the difficulties of the week. Brian, engaged in the regularity of his obligations, was unaware that the day would soon take a dramatic turn, ushering in a confrontation that would arouse echoes from the past.As Brian settled inside his office, he got wind of a ruckus outside. Intrigued, he made his way to the entrance, where a gathering throng had formed. The atmosphere hummed with whispers of eagerness and curiosity.To his astonishment, Brian spotted Richard, his wife Tonia's ex-husband, raising a disturbance at the door of the firm. Richard, once a formidable figure, now appeared desperate and ragged. His voice resonated across the air, conveying a combination of fury and despair."You can't do this, Lucas! You have to give me that deal!" Richard's voice pierced through the morning stillness, capturing the attention of everyone within hearing.Brian, seeing
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 36
The day had come to a close, and Tonia found herself prepared to return Liam to Lucas's home. As she stood before the mirror, a weird resolve written on her features, a subtle shift washed over her normal choice of dress. The formerly easy and comfortable clothing gave birth to something more provocative—a dress that appeared to cling to every curve, high heels that highlighted the length of her legs."Liam, mommy's going to look her best today," Tonia stated with a forced cheerfulness, attempting to disguise the underlying motivation for the metamorphosis.Liam, blind to the complexities of his mother's intentions, just nodded, his attention captured by the toys strewn about the room. Tonia, however, carried a different objective—an ambition that focused around the need to find a space in Lucas's heart, a place that transcended the complexity of their shared past.As they arrived at Lucas's home, Tonia got out of the vehicle with Liam in tow, her high heels tapping on the sidewalk.
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 37
The atmosphere at Richard's home had become a battleground of seething anger. The walls appeared to absorb the perceptible pressure that radiated from the tense exchanges between Richard and Tonia. The echoes of their common past and the complexity of their contemporary cohabitation throw a shadow over the once-familiar settings.In the living room, Richard sat, a fatigue imprinted on his face as he scanned through job advertisements on his laptop. The weight of unemployment had descended over him like a suffocating shroud, and Tonia's incessant insults just added fuel to the fire."You know, Richard, you can't sit around all day hoping for a miracle job offer to fall into your lap," Tonia's voice, laced with disgust, slashed through the air.Richard, striving to retain a semblance of decorum, said, "I'm actively searching for options, Tonia. It takes time."Tonia, however, appeared eager to exploit the weakness of his condition. "Time is a luxury you can't afford, Richard. At this p
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 38
Lucas, spurred by a rising desire for closure, determined it was time to face the ghosts of his past. His suspicions regarding Richard's role in his earlier confinement gnawed at the fringes of his brain, compelling him to pursue the truth that had escaped him for far too long.With a determined determination, Lucas took up his phone and phoned a number he hadn't contacted in years—James, a former partner who had been by his side throughout the dramatic events that led to his incarceration. The chat that followed was short but loaded with an unsaid agreement."James, we need to meet. There are things I need to know," Lucas stated with a severity that expressed the weight of his objectives.A meeting was planned, and the darkly lighted basement of an inconspicuous building became the designated place. As Lucas climbed the rickety steps, the air became heavy with the expectation of disclosures that had long been hidden in darkness.In the dimly lighted confines of the basement, James aw