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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.
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 80
In a dimly lit corner of the conference hall, Trump seethed with wrath, his face distorted into a frown that reflected the tempest gathering inside him. The unsaid encounter with Lucas had left a permanent imprint on his pride, and the hidden wrath simmered under the surface.As he watched Lucas and Isabella flee, Trump clinched his hands, the unsaid stress emanating from him like a physical force. The unsaid sense of being challenged, especially by someone he considered as beneath him, stoked the fires of his rage.The murmur of discussions and the ambient sounds of the conference swarmed around Trump, but he remained alone in his silent wrath. The underlying hatred against Lucas, who had dared to question his conduct, burned like a slow-burning fire in the pit of his stomach.Trump's eyes, fixed on the point where the encounter had happened, carried an unsaid ferocity. The implicit urge to establish authority and control, inherent to his nature, contrasted with the reality of having
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 81
The echoes of strife rang through the halls of power and influence, where ego and desire fought.Lucas, who had forged a successful and resilient route for himself, became caught up in a web of controversy with an unexpected foe—Trump.The mysterious Trump had been more and more irritated by what he saw as Lucas's lack of respect.Coming from a society where power was tightly controlled, the business magnate turned politician held grudges over what he saw as a demotion to his status.The meeting was called to order in a plush boardroom, furnished with luxurious furniture that mirrored Trump's aura of grandeur.With their looks reflecting the seriousness of the issue, Trump's closest advisors streamed into the room, creating an atmosphere of heavy anxiety.Seated at the head of the table, Trump emanated an aura of deliberate dominance.His expression was a mix of annoyance and resolve, making it clear that this meeting was more than just business as usual; it was a calculated play on t
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 82
The serenity of Lucas's evening was disrupted by the piercing ring of his phone, which demanded his urgent attention.Astonished, he took out the phone, his gaze narrowing as he saw the caller ID—James, a name that conjures him images of secrecy and trepidation.Lucas, understanding the seriousness of the discussion that was about to unfold, opted to respond and raised the phone to his ear.There was tension in James's voice when he said, "Lucas," and it crackled through the line. You must pay close attention. Something is going wrong, and you're right in the middle of it.As Lucas took in James's foreboding message, his forehead wrinkled in worry. Is something wrong? Hey, what's happening?"Trump," James said with all the gravitas of a politician whose name was everywhere. "He's plotting an assault on you. I intercepted some messages, and it's evident he's organizing people against you."A cold raced down Lucas's spine. The news was both unexpected and anticipated. His conflicts with
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 83
Sitting in his spacious apartment, Lucas read a book as a means of evading the ordinary circumstances of his existence.He lost himself in the pages, illuminated only by a dimmer light from a dangling bulb that threw shadows on the walls. He struggled to pick up the phone when the sound of its ringing broke the stillness.His heart raced as he frantically typed Isabella's name onto the computer, "Isabella?" What's going on?"“Lucas, I'm in trouble,” she said with a quiver in her voice over the phone. Please, lend me a hand."What happened?" Lucas said with a newfound sense of urgency. Are you not here?"I can't explain over the phone," Isabella said hastily as she gave her address. Please, please come as soon as you can."Without a second thought, Lucas put the book down, slid into his jacket, and grabbed his vehicle keys. Isabella's concern was obvious over the phone, pressing him to go quicker.As he ran out of his flat, he couldn't get off the impression that something catastrophic
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 84
The darkness swallowed Lucas's car as it sped through the city's lonely streets, led by the distant gleam of lamps. The air inside the vehicle was thick with unsaid tension, the weight of the recent disclosures still hanging in the quiet.Lucas sneaked glances at Isabella, her face carved with a combination of tiredness and resolve. They were headed towards a haven, a location nestled away in the outskirts of the city, far from the prying eyes of Trump's terrifying reach. A home with security strong enough to hide Isabella from the tempest that raged around them.As the vehicle reached the quiet property, Lucas steered down a winding route bordered by towering trees that appeared to whisper secrets to the night. The headlights created transient shadows on the deep foliage, giving an impression of both concealment and safety."We're almost there, Isabella," Lucas stated, his voice offering a gentle confidence. "This area is secure, off the grid. You'll be secure here."Isabella nodded
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 85.
As she sat in the gloomy room of the remote mansion, Isabella could hear nothing except the reverberations of her own mind. In the face of the impending night, the stronghold that had protected her seemed like feeble defenses. Her phone beeped, breaking the stillness, as she sorted through the evidence they had collected.Shivers ran down Isabella's spine as she read the words on the screen. The number was mysterious, but the tone was sinister: icy, menacing, and tinged with evil."Isabella, hiding won't work indefinitely. Where are you? I know. If you do not provide your whereabouts, I shall impose harsh penalties.Her pulse was pounding as she read the message again. The notion that Trump had somehow located her to this hidden sanctuary frightened her. Fear and rage fought inside her, but she knew that yielding to either feeling would only play into his hands.A sensation of dread descended over Isabella as she contemplated her next step. The security measures that formerly looked i
The Rise of Lucas Chapter 86
In the luxurious apartment that acted as Trump's command center, the air buzzed with anxiety. The panoramic view of the city, once a sign of his control, now appeared to mock him as shadows of anger and wrath flickered over his face. The fine threads of his carefully woven plans were unraveling, and Trump's normal aura of controlled control gave way to a whirlwind of unbridled wrath.His fingers beat angrily on the polished mahogany desk as he gazed at the city below. The elusive Isabella and her tireless pursuer, Lucas, had become thorns in his side, interrupting the perfect orchestration of his big vision.An aide carefully approached the room, feeling the storm inside Trump's head. "Sir, the plan to trace Isabella has met a roadblock. It appears she's gone through our fingers."Trump's eyes tightened, his jaw clinched in a show of barely restrained wrath. "How did she escape us? This is intolerable. I want her found, and I want her found immediately!"The counsel paused before say