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CHAPTER 24
He stood rooted to the spot, his hand still pressed firmly against his cheek where the slap had landed moments ago. The sting had not yet faded, and neither had the shock. His vision blurred slightly, not just from the force of the impact, but from the humiliation that followed so quickly after. For a few seconds, he could not even gather his thoughts, and before he could say a single word in his defense.The woman who had slapped him began speaking again, her voice sharp, loud, and filled with disgust.“Have you even bathed in a year?” she demanded harshly, taking a step back as though his mere presence offended her senses. Her nose wrinkled slightly, and she waved her hand in front of her face as if trying to push away an unpleasant smell. “Did you even bother to look at yourself before deciding to touch me?”Lucas blinked slowly, trying to process what was happening, but she did not give him the chance to respond.“Look at your clothes,” she continued, her eyes scanning him fr
CHAPTER 23
The transaction had been completed without delay, and the ownership of the ultra-luxury property had been transferred to him.Even as he sat there, holding the documents that confirmed the purchase, a small part of him remained aware of how drastically his life had changed in such a short period of time.Mr. Leo, who had been nothing short of excessively respectful since realizing Lucas’s true identity, personally insisted on driving him back to the mansion from the bank. The car came to a smooth stop right in front of the large gate.Mr. Leo was quick to step out of the vehicle before Lucas could even reach for the door handle. He hurried around the car and opened the door with both hands, bowing his head slightly as he did so.“Sir, we have arrived,” he said respectfully.Lucas stepped out of the car, taking a brief moment to look at the mansion again. Even though he had already seen it earlier, the sight of it still carried a sense of disbelief.“Thank you,” Lucas said calmly.M
CHAPTER 22
After the brief silence, she cleared her throat and finally spoke as Lucas' story settled in.“Lucas, I truly am sorry,” she said in a calm and thoughtful tone. “I did not realize that mentioning his name would affect you in that way. If I had known that it would bring back such painful memories, I would never have brought it up so casually.”Lucas listened quietly, his expression remained steady and composed. But his eyes reflected a depth of thought that went far beyond the surface of the conversation.“I mean that sincerely,” Andrea continued. “It was not my intention to remind you of something so unpleasant.”Lucas took a slow breath before responding, and when he finally spoke, his voice was calm, controlled, and surprisingly low.“You do not need to apologize,” he said.Andrea paused for a moment, clearly caught off guard by his response.“I am not saying that to dismiss what you said,” Lucas continued. “I genuinely mean it. I am not upset that you mentioned his name.”Andrea
CHAPTER 21
Jake Cole…The name did not merely belong to a man; to Lucas, it represented the turning point of his life, the moment everything he had built collapsed without warning. It was the name tied to his humiliation, his imprisonment, and the loss of the woman he had once trusted without question.On the other end of the call, Andrea had not yet disconnected. She had immediately noticed the sudden silence that followed her explanation. Lucas had been responsive and composed throughout their earlier conversation, but now, after hearing that name, he had gone completely quiet. The shift in his demeanor was too obvious to ignore.“Lucas?” Andrea called out again, her voice carrying a mix of concern and curiosity. “Are you still there?”Lucas blinked slowly, as though returning from deep thought. He realized that he had allowed too much time to pass without responding.“Yes… I am here,” he replied, his tone calm, although slightly heavier than before.Andrea paused for a brief moment before
CHAPTER 20
“I would like us to complete the payment arrangements immediately,” he said. “I have an important meeting later today, and I would prefer not to delay any further.”The man responded quickly, bowing his head slightly in a respectful manner.“Of course, sir,” he said. “And… thank you.”Lucas looked at him briefly.“For what?” he asked.The man hesitated for a moment before answering honestly.“For your patience, sir,” he said. “And for overlooking how I spoke to you earlier. I sincerely apologize for my behavior.”Lucas held his gaze for a short moment, then nodded lightly.“Let us focus on the business at hand,” he said calmly.The man straightened immediately.“Yes, sir,” he replied.Lucas gestured slightly toward the mansion.“I want this particular house,” he said. “There is no need to show me any of the others. This one is exactly what I need.”The man nodded quickly, his expression brightening.“It is an excellent choice,” he said. “One of the best properties available.”Lucas di
CHAPTER 19
But the man told himself, with a stubborn insistence that bordered on desperation, that what he had just noticed could not possibly mean anything. It had to be a coincidence. There was simply no other explanation. In his line of work, he had learned to rely on patterns, on logic, on cause and effect, but this… this felt too absurd to accept.He exhaled slowly, as though trying to steady his nerves, and then turned around to face Lucas again. His expression had shifted into something polite, though there were still faint traces of irritation beneath the surface.“Please,” the man said, forcing a courteous smile, “could you turn down your ringtone? I’m trying to call someone important, and your phone is too loud. I can’t even hear if the buyer has picked up or not.”Lucas looked at him, his face calm and unreadable. There was not a slightest hint of apology in his eyes, nor even annoyance again. Instead, there was something far more unsettling, amusement, restrained and quiet, as tho
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