All Chapters of Max Luckey: The Undisputed Student Billionaire: Chapter 401
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The morning sun, usually a welcome sight in the Lucky mansion, felt harsh and intrusive. Anastasia had been in residence for less than two days, and already the grand house felt smaller, the air heavier. She sat at the breakfast table, a pristine white napkin tucked into her collar, scrutinizing Lena's choice of jam."Strawberry," Anastasia mused, picking up the jar. "How... predictable. Don't you think, Lena? With all the options in the world, one would expect a bit more flair. Perhaps a fig preserve? Or a homemade quince jelly? Something with a bit of personality."Lena, who had personally made the strawberry jam from berries grown in the mansion's own garden, felt a familiar prickle of annoyance. She kept her voice even. "It's a family favorite, Anastasia. Simple and sweet.""Simple, indeed," Anastasia chuckled, a sound that grated on Lena's nerves. "But sometimes, simple can be so... limiting. Don't you agree, Trisha?" She turned her gaze to Trisha, who was trying to disappear beh
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Max looked at Lena, then at Anastasia. He knew this was a trap. If he sided with Lena, Anastasia would claim he didn't care about Vincenzo's child. If he sided with Anastasia, he'd be undermining Lena in her own kitchen."Jenkins," Max said, choosing his words carefully. "Prepare the stew as planned. And Anastasia, if you have specific dietary needs, please discuss them with me or Vincenzo directly. We can arrange for a separate meal for you, if necessary."Anastasia's smile faltered for a moment, but quickly returned. "As you wish, Max. Though I do think it's a shame to separate the family at mealtime. But if that's how you wish to run things in your home, then so be it." She swept out of the kitchen, leaving a lingering scent of expensive perfume and a cloud of resentment.Lena looked at Max, her eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and frustration. "She's doing this on purpose, Max. She's trying to get under everyone's skin.""I know, Lena," Max sighed, running a hand through hi
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The heavy oak door to Max's private office was usually a sanctuary, a place where the chaos of the Lucky household rarely intruded. But today, even its thick wood couldn't keep out the growing tension that had settled over the mansion like a suffocating blanket. Max sat behind his large mahogany desk, a stack of reports untouched before him. He was trying to focus, but his mind kept drifting back to Anastasia's latest jab at Trisha during lunch, a subtle dig about her choice of charity work.A soft knock interrupted his thoughts. "Come in," Max called, bracing himself. He expected Lena, perhaps, or even Trisha, seeking a moment of peace.Instead, Vincenzo entered, closing the door quietly behind him. He looked calm, almost too calm, as he walked across the plush carpet and settled into one of the leather armchairs opposite Max."Max," Vincenzo began, his voice smooth, "we need to talk."Max leaned back in his chair, a sigh escaping him. "I figured as much, Uncle. What is it this time?
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Downstairs, in the sprawling, state-of-the-art kitchen, Sarah hummed a happy tune as she carefully placed the last delicate sugar rose onto the cake. It was a masterpiece, a rich chocolate fudge cake with raspberry filling, covered in smooth ganache and adorned with intricate sugar flowers. Ten years. Ten years since she and Ronald had officially become a couple. It felt like a lifetime, and yet, like yesterday."Perfect," she murmured, stepping back to admire her work. She imagined Ronald's face when he saw it. He loved her baking, and this cake was a symbol of their enduring love, a sweet celebration of their journey together.She carefully lifted the cake onto a serving platter, planning to take it to the dining room where she'd set up a small, intimate dinner for just the two of them. As she turned to leave the kitchen, her mind still lost in happy memories, she bumped into something solid.A gasp, a shriek, and then a sickening thud.The cake, her beautiful anniversary cake, slid
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Ronald squeezed her hands, his gaze distant. "It's not that simple, Sarah. You know it's not.""Why isn't it simple?" she challenged, her voice rising. "What's holding you back? Is it Max? Is it always Max?"He sighed, pulling her into a gentle embrace. "Max isn't just my best friend, Sarah. He's your best friend too. We've been inseparable since high school. The three of us. We've been through everything together. He stood by me when my own family turned their backs. He gave me a place, a purpose. He trusts me with his life, with his family, with his business.""And what about me, Ronald?" Sarah's voice was muffled against his chest. "Don't you trust me with your life? Don't I give you purpose? Don't I deserve a safe, happy life with you?""Of course you do, baby," he said, pulling back slightly to look into her eyes. "You deserve the world. And I want to give it to you. But leaving Max... it feels like abandoning him. Especially now, with Anastasia here, and all the trouble brewing.
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Max sat in his office, the heavy silence of the room a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside him. Vincenzo's words from yesterday still echoed in his head, a constant drumbeat of "The debt... it's due." He stared out the window, watching the city lights begin to twinkle, but he saw none of it. All he saw was the face of Magnus, twisted in rage, and then Vincenzo, stepping in, saving his life."Damn it," Max muttered, running a hand through his hair. He pushed away from his desk, pacing the plush carpet. Releasing the Becker twins. It felt wrong, dangerous. They were trouble, pure and simple. They had always hated this family and as been a constant thorn in Max's side, even from behind bars. Letting them out felt like opening a cage full of hungry wolves."But Uncle..." Max sighed. He owed Vincenzo. A life debt, the kind that couldn't be repaid with money or favors. Vincenzo had saved him when he was vulnerable, when his own family was tearing itself apart. And Vincenzo had been l
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Later that evening, Lena walked into her and Nathan's room, the weight of the day still heavy on her shoulders. She found Nathan sprawled on the bed, scrolling through his phone, a half-eaten bag of chips beside him. He looked up, a warm smile spreading across his face."Hey, stranger," Nathan said, putting his phone down. "Rough day?"Lena sighed, collapsing onto the bed beside him, burying her face in his shoulder. "You have no idea. The twins are out."Nathan's arm immediately wrapped around her, pulling her close. "Damn. Max told me they were pushing for it. I'm sorry, babe. That's gotta be tough.""Tough is an understatement," Lena mumbled into his shirt. "I feel like I have a target painted on my back. And Vincenzo says Anastasia 'gave her word' they won't come near me. Anastasia's word! Can you believe that?"Nathan chuckled softly, stroking her hair. "Yeah, I'd trust Anastasia's word about as far as I could throw this mansion. Which, for the record, is not very far. I'm a stro
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The scent of old leather and expensive wood usually brought Lena a sense of calm in the main conference room at Becker Corporations, but today, it was overshadowed by the acrid smell of something else: malice. She’d walked in, ready to tackle the mountain of quarterly reports on her tablet, only to find Anastasia already there, perched at the head of the long, polished table like a hawk. Anastasia wasn't one for early morning meetings, especially not at Becker Corp, which immediately set Lena's teeth on edge."Good morning, Anastasia," Lena said, her voice a little too bright, a little too forced. She moved to her usual seat, several chairs down from Anastasia, and placed her tablet on the table with a soft click.Anastasia didn't bother to respond. Her eyes, usually just cold, seemed to burn with a quiet, unsettling fire. "No need for pleasantries, Lena. This isn't a business meeting."Lena raised an eyebrow, a flicker of annoyance already starting to spark. "Then what is it? Because
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She leaned in closer, her breath hot on Lena's ear, a sickening intimacy. "You enjoy your little kingdom for now, Lena. Because one day, sooner than you think, it will all come crashing down. And I will be there to watch. Just like I watched your mother's pathetic life crumble. You mark my words."With that, Anastasia straightened up, her face returning to its usual icy mask. She turned and walked out of the conference room, her heels clicking sharply on the polished floor, leaving Lena alone, trembling, the echoes of her venomous words still hanging in the air like a foul stench.Lena sat there for a long time, numb, trying to process what had just happened. Her mother? With Andreas? It felt impossible. Her mother had always been so private, so proper, so heartbroken after Lena's father died. But the hatred in Anastasia's eyes... it was too real to be dismissed as mere jealousy or a delusion. It was a wound that had festered for years, and now it was bleeding all over Lena. The emoti
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"He's right, Lena," Tommy added, his voice suddenly sounding almost reasonable, which was perhaps the most unsettling thing of all. "Think about it. We're not going after your precious Max or boyfriend Nathan. We're not trying to take back Becker Corp from you. We're just dealing with a problem that's been festering for years. A problem that Max, in his infinite wisdom, decided to ignore."Lena's mind raced, a frantic hamster on a wheel. They were right. Max had promised her protection from them, and he had also secured their release under the condition that they wouldn't target him or the Lucky family. But Vincenzo... Vincenzo was a grey area, a loophole they were expertly exploiting. He was family, yes, but he was also a known schemer, and the twins had a long-standing, bitter grudge against him. And now, the pregnancy. It was a perfect storm of personal vendetta, a weapon aimed squarely at her."This is crazy," Lena breathed, the words barely escaping her lips. "You're asking me to