The Rise of Lucas

Chapter 46

The evening sun fell below the metropolis as Lucas Drell, construction mogul by day, stood before a full-length mirror in the isolation of his apartment.

The garment bag, cradling the midnight blue suit Emily had masterfully picked, hung from a doorknob, its contents promising a transition from the familiar buzz of construction sites to the elegant world of corporate galas.

As Lucas started the procedure of wearing the suit, he couldn't help but marvel at the slight difference in atmosphere. The construction clothing, normally a second skin, were replaced with the rich feel of the midnight blue fabric.

With a precision that reflected the workmanship he so appreciated in his building projects, Lucas buttoned the shirt, fixing the immaculate white collar under the suit's lapels.

The image in the mirror showed a man transformed—no longer merely a captain of industry but a figure equipped to handle the complicated dance of business and social graces.

The tie, a rich burgundy silk, offe