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The Rise of Lucas Chapter 72
The morning light painted shades of gold over the metropolitan skyline, putting a warm glow on the familiar surroundings of Lucas's apartment.Birds chirped outside, and the promise of a fresh day hovered in the air. As Lucas shook awake, his first reaction was to go for his phone, a habit formed out of the digital era.With a yawn and a stretch, Lucas found himself browsing across the internet, lazily wandering through the sea of updates and headlines. The reality beyond his window appeared regular, but the virtual universe had the opportunity for surprises—both delightful and tragic.As he read absentmindedly through social media channels, a headline grabbed his attention, and time appeared to pause for a second. The words were like an unexpected punch to the belly, a strike that left him gasping. "Isabella Engaged to Business Tycoon Trump: A Union of Power and Prestige."Lucas's heart fell, as a sensation of desolation swept over him. The words blurred on the screen as he strained
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 73
The café where Lucas and Isabella met possessed an air of tension, a perceptible undercurrent that echoed the weight of the talk they were about to have. As they sat across from one other, the hushed buzz of the coffee shop created a background to the unsaid feelings that remained in the air.Lucas couldn't escape the sensation of eagerness that coiled in his chest. Isabella's disclosure of her engagement to Trump had left him reeling, and he wanted to comprehend the subtleties of her choice. The question that weighed on his thoughts made its way to his lips."Isabella, I appreciate you being upfront about the engagement, but I need to understand something," Lucas said, his voice firm despite the agony inside.Isabella gazed at him, her eyes conveying a combination of dread and a need for understanding. "Ask me anything, Lucas. I want you to know the truth."Lucas took a long breath, selecting his words carefully. "Do you love him, Isabella? Trump, I mean."Isabella's gaze faltered, a
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 74
The city outside the window appeared to reverberate with the busy rhythm of life, but behind the walls of Lucas's apartment, a heavy quiet crept. The events of the day had left him with a weight on his shoulders that felt insurmountable. As he closed the door behind him, the gentle click echoed like the last chapter of a narrative that had taken an unexpected turn.Lucas strolled into the dimly lighted hall, the familiar surroundings now clothed in a gloomy tone. He slid into the sofa, the pillows apparently affording little relief. His memory repeated the scenes—the café, Isabella's worried countenance, the hurry in her leaving. The tacit tie that had characterized their relationship suddenly seemed like a frail thread, ready to unravel.The weight of Isabella's reality, of her engagement to Trump and the intricacies that surrounded it, pressed down on Lucas like a thick cloud. It was a fact he hadn't expected, a discovery that had broken the fragile illusions he had created in his
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 75
The downtown streets were bathed in the glory of dusk as Lucas made his way home from work. The setting sunshine formed lengthy shadows, and the repetitive sounds of footfall resonated against the pavement. As he approached a bend, his senses were instantly startled by a noise up front.Lucas accelerated his pace, interest giving way to alarm when he observed a gathering of guys encircling a lady. Their violent gestures and the terror engraved on the woman's face formed a terrible image. Without a second thought, Lucas's instincts kicked in, driving him towards the developing scenario.The lady, her eyes wide with fright, strained against the intimidating hold of one of the guys. Lucas felt a burst of excitement, the wordless call to action vibrating deep inside him. He couldn't stand idly by while someone was in danger."Hey! Leave her alone!" Lucas's voice pierced through the tension, demanding the attention of the aggressors.The guys turned towards Lucas, a combination of astonish
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 76
The city lights flared to life as Lucas and Lilian moved away from the site of the recent upheaval. The shadows of the previous occurrences still remained, an unsaid warning of the vulnerability that life may hurl onto them. Lucas, propelled by a newfound feeling of duty, came to Lilian with a combination of worry and resolve."Are you sure you don't know those men, Lilian?" Lucas inquired, his voice calm but insistent. The unstated question hovered in the air—the chance that the danger may not be ended.Lilian shook her head, her eyes conveying a real bewilderment. "No, I've never seen them before. I have no clue why they targeted me."Lucas nodded, understanding the hidden truth in Lilian's remarks. The reasons of the attackers remained veiled in mystery, an unsaid enigma that demanded to be answered. The night, once peaceful, now carried the weight of silent worry."I think it's best if I take you home," Lucas said, his tone imparting an underlying certainty. The implicit relations
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 77
Several weeks had gone since the silent night when Lucas had interfered to assist Lilian. Life, like an unforeseen stream, had swept them along, each on their own individual pathways. On a seemingly typical morning, destiny spun its strands, bringing them together again in the unlikeliest of places—a small café situated in the center of the city.Lucas sat at a corner table, drinking his coffee and leafing through a newspaper. The perfume of freshly made coffee lingered in the air, blending with the unspoken energy of the crowded café. As he lost himself in the wordless loneliness of the morning ritual, the entry door chimed, announcing the approach of a new client.To his astonishment and happiness, Lilian strolled inside the café, her gaze scouring for an open seat. Their gazes connected, an unconscious connection sizzling between them. In that spontaneous moment, a real grin touched Lilian's face, and Lucas felt a feeling of warmth and familiarity.Lilian approached his table, and
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 78
The evening light shed a pleasant glow over Lucas's living room as he strolled about, preparing things for an upcoming business meeting. His travel bag was open on the sofa, complete with nicely folded clothing, paperwork, and a laptop. The anticipation of the travel buzzed in the air, and Lucas, concentrated on the work at hand, prepared to start on this professional excursion.As he ticked off things on his mental list, the sound of small footsteps reached his ears. Lucas turned to find his three-year-old son, Liam, standing at the doorway with wide, interested eyes. The unsaid innocence in Liam's stare brought an instinctive grin to Lucas's face, briefly distracting his focus from the business preparations."Hey there, little explorer," Lucas welcomed, stooping down to Liam's eye level. "What brings you to Daddy's work zone?"Liam, with a tangle of unkempt hair and a toy truck clasped in one hand, approached his father with wordless interest. "Daddy, where you goin'?"Lucas's heart
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 79
The business conference pulsed with bustle as executives from many sectors came to discuss ideas, thoughts, and network. Lucas moved through the packed arena, his mind on the hidden agenda of the day. As he traveled through the sea of faces, a familiar figure grabbed his sight, unleashing a wave of emotions he hadn't expected.There, within the throng, appeared Isabella. The sight of his old buddy evoked a combination of nostalgia and real warmth in Lucas's heart. It had been a long since they had crossed paths, and the unspoken kinship they had shared throughout tough times reappeared in his thoughts.Lucas hastened his speed, slipping past the conference participants to reach Isabella. The unsaid expectation of reconnecting with an old buddy spurred him onward. When he finally appeared before her, the wordless satisfaction in his eyes revealed the true pleasure of seeing a familiar face."Isabella!" Lucas shouted, a grin bursting over his face. "I didn't expect to run into you here.