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Chapter 39: The Arrest
"Tobias and Emilia Graham, you're under arrest," Axel announced firmly, his eyes trained on them before he looked around the room. As he did, his eyes caught Gregory's, and he was struck by a flicker of joy—something he had never seen in Gregory's eyes before."Finally," Lucas muttered, exhaling a deep sigh of relief as he glanced from Axel to Amy, who still stood in the middle of the room shivering and trying to cover her body. Lucas wondered what would have happened to Amy if Axel hadn't arrived when he did. Well, one thing was for sure. He would have met a pile of bodies when he walked through the door, Lucas’ included, if care was not taken. The thought sent a shiver down his spine.Tobias fumed, taking a step back from the approaching squad. "Who do you think you are?""No, that isn't right. Do you know who I am?" Tobias sneered at Axel. "This is an abuse of power. I don't care about your family or background; a word from me could get you fired." Emilia quivered, her eyes fixe
Chapter 38: Close Call
Monday and Tuesday blurred together in a haze of routine for Lucas. He went to work with Tobias, standing guard as his bodyguard. The days were uneventful as he had left all he had in Axel’s capable hands, but his mind simmered with anticipation.Axel's deadline loomed, and Lucas wondered if he still stood by his word. Would he follow through on his promise, or had he switched sides? Lucas thought. What the hell was taking so long?Wednesday, the final day, arrived. As Lucas prepared for work, his thoughts swirled with possibilities. The air felt electric, heavy with the promise of Axel's confrontation and Graham's arrest. Whatever happened that morning, Lucas expected Tobias and Emilia to be arrested by the end of the day. He reached for his tie, but his hand hesitated. Guilt stabbed at him like a sharp knife. Due to his preoccupied mind, Lucas had forgotten a crucial promise.Amy.He had vowed to visit her in the basement, but the days had slipped away. Shame washed over him. How co
Chapter 37: Close to the Finish Line
Sunday brought a rare reprieve for Lucas, a day free from Tobias's and Emilia's oppressive presence. The events of the previous day still lingered, making Lucas not want to see Tobias or Emilia at all, especially not after what they put him through with that fight.His thoughts turned to Amy, the young girl confined to the cold, dark basement. Her plight strengthened his resolve to bring down the Grahams, and he began contemplating the next phase of his plan. Lucas spent the morning alone in his room, his roommates absent due to their duties. Luckily for him, neither of them had noticed the wad of money on the ground. If not, he would have had a lot of explaining to do. Most of them would be lies.As Lucas contemplated the next thing to do, Axel's long-awaited response finally arrived, ending the suspense that had gripped Lucas since he sent the video. Despite attributing the delay to Axel's busy schedule, Lucas couldn't help but wonder if he had misjudged Axel's allegiance. Was Axel
Chapter 36: The Girl
As the evening drew to a close, Tobias and Emilia exchanged polite farewells with Mr. Stockholm and some of the other guests at the auction event. Lucas trailed behind them, his footsteps echoing through the almost-empty space but his mind as quiet as it could ever be after what he had witnessed through the night. As the trio approached the limousine, Lucas' exhaustion momentarily lifted, anticipating the comfort of resting in his bed, but his respite was short-lived as dread filled his heart at what he saw next.Beside the sleek vehicle stood a slim figure, her eyes gleaming in the dim light. The girl from the auction, now Emilia's possession, gazed up at Lucas with an unsettling mixture of fear and confusion. She turned away, not wanting to be seen by the people who now held her life in their hands.Lucas's heart sank, the evening's tension reigniting. The girl's presence was a harsh reminder of the night's unsettling events. Tobias stepped up to the girl and gripped her chin, movi
Chapter 35: The Cost of Living
"What do you think you're doing?" The man's harsh voice asked.Lucas knew he needed to be smart, so he took a step backwards, holding a gaze at the man that showed he wasn't intimidated at all."I have no idea what you're talking about," Lucas replied, his voice neutral as he watched the man."Oh yeah? So, you can assure me that you weren’t just taking a video of a closed event. I want to see that phone." The security man said, reaching for Lucas' phone, which he had left in his bosom pocket. Lucas took another step backwards, eyeing the man warily."What are you trying to do? Get your hands off of me.” Lucas warned the man, drawing a bit of attention to himself unknowingly. He had managed to brush the man away, but it only made the security man more pissed off.“If you have nothing to hide, then I suggest you let me search you.” The man spoke up again, commanding authority, since Lucas was on his turf.“I'm here with the Grahams," Lucas pointed out, hating that he had to use the name
Chapter 34: The Auction
Soon, the long-awaited evening arrived, and Lucas confidently donned the suit. He liked the feeling of the fabric on his skin, and although he wasn't standing in front of a mirror, Lucas could tell he looked amazing by the look on his friends' faces."You're going to steal a lot of rich women's hearts tonight," Jack pointed out as he tapped Lucas on the back."Or men," another added, and they all chuckled. Lucas faked a smile."I have a girlfriend, remember?" he said, putting them back in their place with those three words."Anyway, I'll see you all later," Lucas announced before strolling out of the room. He took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for the night ahead, especially since Emilia was going to be around.Lucas joined Tobias and his mother, Emilia, at the entrance of the Graham's mansion, where a sleek, luxurious limousine awaited them. The vehicle's tinted windows and polished exterior seemed to gleam in the evening light, showing anyone who looked at it, the luxury
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