Lucas looked confused and frustrated as he confronted the Prime Minister, asking, "Why did you bring me all the way to India?" His voice was filled with exasperation, showing just how puzzled he was by the situation.Meanwhile, Rickard sat in deep thought, furrowing his brow as he carefully calculated something important. It was clear that he was trying to make sense of the Prime Minister's actions, searching for the underlying motives behind them.The Prime Minister, keeping a composed demeanor, locked eyes with Lucas and calmly explained, "I simply wanted a peaceful exchange—the truth in exchange for my daughter's hand in marriage."Lucas's disbelief turned into defiance as he firmly declared, "I can't marry the Prime Minister's daughter for such a flimsy deal, not even if I were desperate!" His words carried a strong sense of conviction as he outright rejected the proposal.In a bold outburst, Lucas called out the Prime Minister, saying, "I had no idea fathers like you would be wil

As they made their way to the police station, Lucas and Rickard followed the lead police officer to his car. Lucas, wanting to maintain a sense of dignity, agreed to ride in his own car with the police officer driving. He watched in shock as the prime minister was carried out of his office, bloodied and in need of immediate medical attention. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on Lucas's mind as he struggled to comprehend the events that had unfolded.The chief of police answered a call on his phone, and Rickard noticed a hint of fear in his voice as he spoke to the person on the other end. After ending the call, the chief informed Lucas that he would be driving them himself. Lucas, still reeling from the recent events, remained silent and simply nodded in agreement, not wanting to add any more stress to an already tumultuous situation.They settled into the rented car, and the chief drove them to the police station. Along the way, the tension in the car was palpable, with L

Inside the taxi, Lucas leaned forward and instructed the driver to head to the hospital. The driver, a middle-aged man with a weathered face, furrowed his brow and asked, "Which hospital?"Lucas hesitated for a moment, then decided to change his destination. "Actually, take me to the government house," he said, trying to sound casual.The taxi driver shot him a suspicious look through the rear-view mirror. "Why the sudden change? What's going on?"Lucas quickly reassured him, "It's nothing nefarious, I assure you. It's just a change of plans."The driver nodded, albeit reluctantly, and steered the car towards the government house. Lucas sat back, his mind racing with possibilities. He needed to find Ivy and ensure she fell for him, but he also had to get information about the prime minister's condition.As they arrived at the government house, Lucas asked the driver to wait for him. He stepped out of the taxi and confidently walked towards the entrance. Inside, he introduced himself t

Rachel Lain's eyes blazed with fury as she fixed her gaze on the boss. "Whatever happens in the course of this plan, if it goes wrong, you'll have to bear it alone," she spat out, her voice trembling with anger. "I know what Lucas Bryan is capable of. He won't just sit back and be a puppet to the prime minister."The boss shifted uncomfortably in his chair, his expression hardening. "You seem to forget where you belong. You better do as you are told if you wish to see the end of everything we're doing," he warned, his voice low and menacing.Rachel's lips curled into a sneer as she interrupted him with a mocking laugh. "Don't you dare threaten me," she retorted. "If anything happens to Ivy, I won't beg for mercy from Lucas. I'll make you do it on our behalf. Like Lucas would say, we're all just puppets hungry for power."The boss's face turned red with anger as he leaned forward, his voice rising to a shout. "Get out of my office! And don't you dare barge into my office next time with

Lucas Bryan returned to the hospital and found Mirai at the lobby. He was glad to see her there after worrying that something bad had happened to her at the restaurant. It appeared she had just finished speaking with the doctor, and from the look of things, the prime minister was no longer feigning illness. He appeared awake and alert, indicating a significant improvement in his condition."Mr. Prime Minister, I'm glad to see you're feeling better," Lucas said, maintaining the facade to avoid arousing suspicion in Mirai."Thank you, Mr. Bryan. I apologize for the inconvenience I caused you. I've asked the authorities to lift the ban on your exit from the country, and they're already on it," the prime minister said."That's a relief to hear. And what about the allegations regarding the smuggling of drugs?" Lucas inquired."Those charges have been cleared as well. Once the ban is lifted, you will be free to return to your country. I'll arrange for transportation to the airport," the pri