Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Two; The Love Of Family. As the night grew late, Lucas accompanied his mother without saying anything any further, they just sat there, both thinking about the situation and how this affected them, and what it would mean to both of them. Only when they were tired did they rest for the night, “Mother, you should rest now, we’ll finish having this conversation tomorrow, or whenever you are ready.” Lucas assured his mother.The truth of the matter being that Lucas didn’t know what to say at the moment, he could see how much more Melissa was affected by this than he was, and all he wanted to do was to bring peace to her, and not to rush her into telling him the details. Lucas then took her room, ensuring her comfort and safety. With a gentle kiss on her forehead, he bid her goodnight, knowing that the peacefulness of sleep awaited her.Returning to his own room, Lucas reflected on the events of the day. Despite the challenges he faced, he found solace in

Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Four; The Baron Scandal. The next day, LUCAS woke up to a surprising headline on E news with pictures of him hugging his mother Melissa at the Park and when they were at the restaurant and other pictures of them together and the headlines suggesting a scandal between the two of them.“Wife of A Business Magnet Melissa found herself a young CEO.” Was the headline, followed by several pictures of Lucas and Melissa The news even said that Mr. Patrick had confronted him yesterday that was why he was in his office and left crying because he was scolded. “Are people really this jobless?” Lucas wondered still shocked and didn't know how this happened or why they were on the news, he knew for sure that the public probably still doesn't know that they are mother and son, but that doesn't mean a news with their pictures should be a scandal, he didn't know what to do next.As Lucas's eyes scanned the sensational headline and the intrusive images splashed across

Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty six; Happiness At LastMr. Patrick Baron took a deep breath, the weight of his words hanging in the air. The room fell silent as all eyes turned to him, awaiting his plan to handle the scandal that had engulfed their lives. He stood tall, his expression serious yet determined, ready to address the matter head-on."Melissa, Lucas," Mr. Patrick began, his voice steady but filled with conviction, "after careful consideration, I believe the best way to address the scandal that has arisen is to embrace it and turn it into an opportunity for our family. It is time to reveal the truth to the world — that Lucas is not only my son, but he is a Baron."A mix of surprise and anticipation spread across the faces of Melissa and Lucas. They had expected Mr. Patrick to propose a solution, but the magnitude of his suggestion caught them off guard. The thought of publicly acknowledging their relationship, after years of secrecy, stirred up a whirlwind of emotions within

Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Eight; Profit Over Family?When Melissa and Lucas left, leaving only the two men behind, Patrick could not follow them immediately for fear of his pride being trampled upon, but he also couldn’t contain himself in front of his father. Mr. Patrick's anger boiled over as he stood face to face with his father, Grandpa Brandy. The weight of disappointment and frustration pressed heavily on his shoulders, threatening to consume him entirely.He felt very angry at that very moment because his father ruined eveything. He had worked tirelessly to mend the broken bonds within the family, only to have his efforts shattered by his father's callous disregard."You've ruined everything!" Patrick's voice trembled with a mix of anger and desperation. "I thought we were making progress, that we could finally come together as a family. But you couldn't resist playing your mind games, undermining our every step."Grandpa Brandy scoffed, his face contorted with a twisted

Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty; Husband And Wife Moment.After Patrick had settled his differences with Lucas, he felt a strong desire to reconnect with Melissa, his wife. He knew that trust had been strained between them, and he yearned to show her his genuine intentions and win back her heart.Taking a deep breath, Patrick set out to plan a surprise romantic dinner for Melissa. He wanted to create an atmosphere of love and intimacy, a space where they could talk openly and honestly without distractions. With a mischievous smile on his face, he carefully orchestrated the evening, leaving no detail overlooked.Patrick discreetly made reservations at their favourite restaurant, a place that held cherished memories of their early days together. He requested a private table, tucked away in a cosy corner, ensuring their privacy and creating an intimate ambiance.The evening arrived, and Patrick eagerly prepared for Melissa's arrival. He dressed in a stylish suit, paying attention to every