"Butler Lucas?" "Butler Lucas?"Roland woke up to the sound of his phone ringing. He rubbed his eyes and reached for his phone. It was already past noon, and he had promised Butler Lucas that he would wake him up in the morning. Butler Lucas had been working tirelessly for the past few weeks, and Roland wanted to make sure he got some rest.Roland quickly got dressed and headed towards Butler Lucas's room. As he approached the room, he could hear Butler Lucas's muffled voice. He pushed the door open and saw Butler Lucas lying on the bed, covered in sweat. His body was trembling, and he seemed to be in distress."Lucas, are you okay?" Roland asked, rushing towards him.Butler Lucas sat up and hugged Roland tightly. "Thank goodness you're here, young master," he said, his voice shaking. "I had a terrible dream."Roland sat down next to him and asked, "What happened in your dream?""I dreamt that Chairman Lafayette came to me and told me that Alex was planning to take over the Lafaye
Roland Lafayette woke up with a start, drenched in sweat. His mind was still fuzzy from the dream he had just had. In it, he saw his half-brother, Alex Lafayette, scheming to take over the Lafayette family fortune. Roland shook his head, trying to shake off the dream. He knew Alex was a ruthless businessman, but he never thought he would stoop so low as to betray his own family.Roland got out of bed and walked to the bathroom, splashing cold water on his face. He looked at himself in the mirror and saw the bags under his eyes. He didn't sleep well last night, and the dream had left him feeling uneasy.He got dressed and headed to the Lafayette Group, the family business that he had inherited from his father. As he walked through the bustling lobby, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. The Lafayette Group was a well-respected company in the automobile industry, and Roland was determined to keep it that way.He headed to his office and sat down at his desk, pulling out his n
Roland leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples with a sigh. It had been a long day at the office, and he was feeling more than a little exhausted. Thinking about Alex, drives him crazy He had been working tirelessly lately, trying to keep up with all the demands of his job. But it seemed like no matter how hard he tried, there was always something else that needed his attention.As he sat there, staring blankly at his computer screen, he felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. He closed his eyes, trying to steady himself, but it was no use. The room spun around him, and before he knew it, he was passing out.When he came to, he was lying on his desk, with his head propped up on his arms. He felt sick and disoriented, and his vision was blurred. He blinked a few times, trying to clear his head, but it was no use. He was still feeling dizzy and confused.That's when he heard a voice calling his name. He turned his head to see his personal secretary, Maria, his badass secretary
Simon had been looking forward to this moment all week, he had planned the perfect way to secretly meet his ally, Alex Lafayette. As he walked into the living room where Debbie was busy typing away on her laptop, he paused briefly to see if she would stop him from leaving."Hey, I'm gonna go out for a bit," Simon said, hoping that Debbie might show some sign of concern.Debbie looked up briefly from her laptop and responded nonchalantly, "Sure, go wherever you want. I don't care."Simon shrugged his shoulders and walked out the door. Debbie had always been cold to him at times, so he wasn't terribly bothered by her lack of interest.It was a cold, dark night, and Simon was feeling a bit nervous as he made his way to the Lafayette Estate. He had to be careful not to be seen, so he wore a hoodie and a baseball cap. He remembered to bring his Alex's ID, just in case he needed it.As he approached the entrance to the Lafayette Estate, the security guard stopped him. "What brings you he
As they walked back to Alex's home, Simon couldn't shake off his disappointment. They had taken a lot of risks, and all for nothing. He couldn't believe they couldn't find anything incriminating about Roland. After walking in silence for a few minutes, Simon decided to voice his thoughts."That was a waste of time," Simon said, shaking his head. "We put ourselves in danger, and we don't have anything to show for it."Alex's eyes narrowed. "I know it didn't work out. But we still have to stay focused and keep trying.""How are we going to do that when Roland's on high alert? He knows someone's after him, and it's only a matter of time before he finds out it's us," Simon argued. He was getting frustrated. He had expected more from Alex - some sort of backup plan.Alex stopped in his tracks, turned to Simon, and put a hand on his shoulder. "I know it's not going how we planned, but we need to keep our head up and stay focused. We got past security once; we can do it again. The plan wi
Alex Lafayette sat in the dimly lit room, staring into his glass as he swirled the amber liquid around. It had been a day since Simon, his supposed ally, had failed him. He had allowed their plans against Roland Lafayette to be discovered and now Alex found himself in a precarious situation. He was angry, frustrated, and betrayed all at once. He had spent months meticulously planning their every move, and in one foolish moment, Simon had undone it all."He was always weak," Alex muttered under his breath as he took a long swig from his glass. "I should have known better than to trust him."Alex's thoughts drifted back to the night before. He had been caught off guard when the Lafayette's security team had descended on their operation. Simon had panicked and made a run for it, leaving Alex to deal with the aftermath. It was only thanks to his quick thinking that he had managed to escape with his life, but their plans were now ruined."Pathetic," Alex hissed, slamming his glass down
Alex walked through the hallways with the sound of his shoes echoing in the silence. He couldn't shake off the moment with Simon from his mind. He had been betrayed before, but this one stung more than the others. It was partly because their plan was about to bear fruit and went to hell just before the final stage. But Simon was more than just an ally, he was family.He pushed open a wooden door and found himself in the living room, scanning its emptiness."How many of our guys are still in the estate?" He asked."One," replied Aaron, his assistant. "We had to withdraw most of them yesterday except for the lookout who might have seen something.""What did he see?""Not sure yet. He's still being debriefed.""Good. I need you to tell him to burn everything he has. No traces.""What do you want me to do about Simon?""Nothing," Alex replied with nonchalance. "He's a liability now. I'll deal with him myself."Alex crossed his arms and leaned against the table as he began to think about
The Lafayette household was in a flurry of activity as the staff prepared for Christmas Eve. The mansion was decorated from top to bottom with festive lights, garlands, and ornaments. The scent of freshly baked cookies and hot cocoa filled the air as the cooks and bakers busied themselves in the kitchen.Roland Lafayette, the current head of the Lafayette family, was strolling through the garden with his lover, Seraphina. She was dressed in a simple yet elegant black dress, her long black hair framing her delicate features. Roland himself was dressed in a pinstriped suit with a red tie, looking every bit the successful businessman that he was."Seraphina, my dear, do not concern yourself with your maid duties tonight. You are my lover, my equal. I will make it known to everyone when we sit down for dinner tonight," Roland said, taking her hand in his.Seraphina smiled at him, the warmth of his touch spreading through her body. "Thank you, Roland. I appreciate it."They continued w