Lucian froze at the words of the stranger.He pulled the phone away from his ears for a second to confirm who was calling him but it was a strange number."Who is this, please?""I'm missing Tracy's assistant, sir."Lucian paused. He had heard the news about Tracy resuming her position as the head of her family's business. This was a confirmation for him.He had many questions about why Tracy was in trouble but he only asked one."What happened to her?"The voice on the other end of the line sounded breathless."She went out with Mr. Henry Brown and she asked me to reach out to someone if I suspected something is wrong. It's been over three hours and I haven't seen her."Lucian immediately stood up. "Send me the location."As the call ended, he turned to Elsa with an apologetic look."I'll be back soon, Elsa. A matter just arose and I need to deal with it."Elsa smiled, shrugging. "It's fine. Thank you so much for the best birthday gift ever!"Lucian gave her a warm smile before rushi

Lucian stood for a split second, wondering who the caller was.Aurora turned to him. “Is there a problem, sir?”Lucian shook his head. “No. We have work to do.”Tracy stared from him to the lady he had come with. She wondered why the lady called him sir repeatedly through their journey, but she kept mute.“I have to go now, Tracy. Take care of yourself and do not forget all I told you. Think about it. You deserve better.”Tracy felt like a part of her was leaving as Lucian bade her farewell. Her eyes grew teary, but she suppressed the tears. Just how many women did he have in his life? Was he even with any of them?The more she saw the women around him, the more she felt her chances of him coming back to her were slimming down. Yet she remained grateful that he came through for her at the very last minute.Lucian entered the mansion that had been described to them. The afternoon light streamed through tall glass panes, throwing golden stripes across the marble floor."I didn't think

Tracy sat at her desk, rummaging through the document her assistant had put together for her.There were a couple of alchemist companies that her assistant had put together, along with all the information that she needed to know about them. The file also contained a detailed list of alchemists who supplied rare potions, as well as weapon suppliers who traded discreetly with private clients. Names, numbers, secret contacts, and coded prices filled the pages. “There’s a whole network here,” she murmured, flipping through the thick stack. “Alchemist companies… individual potion makers… and even weapon suppliers.” She tapped a page with a pen. “Half of these names are coded, How would I find this people?"Her assistant peeked through the door. “That’s the cleanest list I could get, ma’am. Potions, rare metals, custom weapons. Everything connects if you look close enough.”Tracy nodded, distracted. “Good work. I’ll study them later.” She tried to focus on the list again, tracing the na

Tracy's assistant, Martha, was getting worried."Oh Miss Tracy, what has happened to you?" She didn't know what to do anymore.It had been hours on end and yet Tracy had not returned. It was almost even closing hours.Then a notification appeared and it was a video!"Oh my goodness. Miss Tracy, why is that man still doing a video?"She had tried Tracy's line over and over again but it was unavailable, continually going to voicemail.Her thumb hovered over the screen, the faint reflection of her anxious face staring back at her.Her mind raced as she paced to and fro in her office, staring at Tracy's empty one that sat across from her, silent and neat, the swivel chair turned slightly as though Tracy might walk in at any second.Martha rubbed her palms against her skirt, trying to shake off the tight feeling in her chest. She could not just stay here and do nothing. She had to help Tracy.Soon, her eyes lit up. She could tell Blake. After all, he was her brother.He would be able to h

(Flashback)While Lucian was putting his clothes on, getting ready to save Tracy, he made a call to his friend.A deep yet cheerful voice came on the other end of the line. “Lucian my guy! What is up? To what do I owe this honour of receiving your call?”“Rogue, what is good? I need your help and it is quite urgent.”“Sure. Whatever you want. I am at your service.”Lucian told him all the details about what had happened to Tracy and how she was being held captive.“I need you to help me rescue her just in case I do not get there fast enough.”Rogue's voice had become deadly calm as he responded. “Consider it done, Lucian. Your enemy is as good as mine.”(Flashback ends)Lucian smirked as Rogue gave him a salute before stepping into his sleek black car and preparing to move. Lucian made a mental note to appreciate him later.By the time he turned his attention back to Tracy, she was being led toward the gate by her secretary, Martha. Anger surged through him, sharper now that he could