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Chapter Twenty Two The Connect
Twenty minutes earlier, at the other side of the room, Lucas stepped into the grand hall with quiet composure.The moment he entered, most of the affluent guests walked past him without a second glance. No one recognized him. To them, he was just another well-dressed stranger in a sea of familiar elites. He hadn’t been seen in circles like this before, and though his father’s name was legendary, Lucas himself had remained out of the limelight.But he took no offence. He didn’t expect greetings, and he didn’t offer any. With confidence and calmness, he walked forward, his head held high, taking in the atmosphere of the room.A waiter passed by with a tray of champagne. Lucas extended a hand and picked one glass without hesitation.Not far behind him, Antonio and Sabastas followed in coordinated, meticulous steps. As they watched their master, they mirrored his gesture and each took a glass from the tray.Their eyes scanned the luxurious surroundings, filled with powerful figures and di
Chapter Twenty One The President Of Jamaica
“Hello, son,” Adrian said over the phone to Lucas.“You need to represent me at the exclusive party with the Jamaican president. I won’t be able to make it there tonight.”Lucas breathed slowly, adjusting his posture as the weight of responsibility settled on him. His father, Adrian Virelli, was a very busy man. As the president of their multinational conglomerate, Adrian’s time was so precious that even presidents had to book appointments weeks in advance just to see him.That was how wealthy and influential the man was. It was no exaggeration.“Yes, Dad,” Lucas answered calmly. As the heir to the Virellon Group, Lucas had spent his life being meticulously prepared by his father’s most trusted assistant for moments like this.He understood what was expected of him. He was ready. He rose from his bed with quiet determination.It was just two days after the auction event. Last night before sleeping, he had already instructed David—his personal assistant from Velmoria—to investigate Jeu
Chapter Twenty Give it to Him
Though she spoke with politeness, it didn’t seem like Sabastas was going to move away. Instead, he leaned in further, placing his face squarely in her line of sight. His stare was bold and unapologetic.Earlier, Jeruel had been entirely focused on reaching Lucas. That was her goal, and she had committed herself to it fully. She was so determined that she hadn’t paid much attention to the person now standing in her path. But now, as this man stepped closer and his face became clearer, she froze.Recognition struck her like a spark.“Wait!” she said, surprised, her voice carrying a soft shock.“I know you. You’re that man who was battling price with me at the auction!” her voice lit up, matching the sudden clarity in her mind.Sabastas, appearing pleased, smiled broadly. “Yes, yes,” he said, clearly excited that she remembered.In her mind, the pieces started falling into place. He wasn’t just a random face in the crowd. He was also the same man who, despite the competition, had silentl
Chapter NIneteen Gave it to Him
Lucas remained in the auction room, right there at the stage. Not because he was purposely waiting for Jeruel, but because he was waiting for Mr. Marley to return with the final feedback.Though Lucas had already transferred the money to the organization’s account, Mr. Marley had asked him to wait behind for a reason.He explained that Ms. Jeruel Sinclair might not be receptive to the idea. And if she strongly disagreed, he would have no choice but to return and inform Lucas, and potentially refund the money.But Lucas had already expressed his thoughts clearly.“No. You don’t have to do that. If she refuses in the long run, you can simply add it to the total amount meant to support the less privileged. This donation comes from my heart,” Lucas had said at the time Mr. Marley explained the situation.“Please sir, just wait,” Mr. Marley insisted gently, as though he had a hunch things might shift in a different direction.Now, moments later, Mr. Marley emerged from backstage, coming th
Chapter Eighteen. The Connection
“Please, Ms. Jeruel, the anonymous donor wants nothing from you. I saw it in his eyes. He doesn’t even want to be known. He did it purely out of free will and a noble heart,” Mr. Marley said as he gently reached for Jeruel’s hand just as she turned to leave the room.It was a bold move—one he knew might come across as disrespectful, especially toward a woman of her caliber. But something in him knew that if he didn’t stop her now, she would walk out and never look back. She would leave without the car she had just won at the auction, and more importantly, she would leave with a wrong impression that might never be corrected.He couldn’t let that happen.This was not manipulation. This was not deceit. It was a genuine misunderstanding, and as someone who had led this organization for decades, he felt a deep responsibility to make her see the truth behind the gesture.Mr. Marley’s voice softened, and he continued. “Ms. Jeruel, I’ve seen many things in my lifetime. I’ve worked with the r
Chapter Seventeen Jeruel Shock
Jeruel sat at the front chair in front of the desk. Behind the desk sat a man, one of the organizers who was responsible for collecting the money for the auction—whether it came in cash, by bank transfer, or by cheque.This was not just any man. In the organization, Mr. Augustus Marley was the overall head. Beneath him were three other men, and finally, it came down to Mr. Dunting. He had been assigned the duty of receiving the money from the Beetle’s auction and, immediately afterward, preparing the ownership paperwork in Jeruel’s name.Jeruel took a breath and settled deeper into her seat. Sitting at this desk, she understood the gravity of the moment. The first step toward claiming ownership of the car was making the payment.Although her bank account balance had been sitting at $499,149.00 earlier, she had some stocks invested through her stock investment app. She had anticipated this moment, and while on her way to the office where Mr. Dunting awaited, she quickly sold some of he
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