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Lucas slid a finger out of her, causing her to squirt. He eyed her with a mix of annoyance and amusement. "Alicia is the least of my problems," he said, licking his finger provocatively."Why did you have Alicia captive?" Amira pressed, curiosity overriding her caution.He shrugged, offering a flimsy excuse. "She was in the wrong place at the wrong time."Amira didn't believe him. She mentioned Alicia's son, then asked pointedly, "Do you know her son?"Lucas shook his head, his fingers digging deeper into her, clearly trying to shun her questions. He curtly denied it. "I donât know any son.""Are you Alicia's son's father?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.He hissed in frustration, "I donât have a son!" Her instincts told her he was lying or hiding something. She opened her mouth to ask another question, but he abruptly pulled his fingers out, grunting in irritation. "Seems like youâre not in the mood," he muttered, drying his fingers on the duvet with an irritated grimace. "
âLâŠLucas?â Anita almost stumbled, noticing his hard expression.He approached them, a smirk playing on his lips. "So, you really were the one who kidnapped Sophie."Anita swallowed hard, letting Juliana step forward as if to shield her.Lucas's expression shifted from hard to something more calculating and dangerous. "Let's finish Sophie off for good," he declared.Anita's brows creased in confusion and fear. Her lips trembling, Juliana asked in a whisper, "What do you mean, son?"He sighed, his tone resolute. "You've got my support, Anita. Carry out the heart transplant and let's close the chapter on Sophie."Anita's lips parted in shock. "Really?"He nodded, his eyes cold and determined. "You've now got my support, sister."Juliana and Anita exchanged glances, the gravity of the situation sinking in as they realized the full extent of Lucas's involvement and determination.Lucas noticed the lingering shock in their eyes and couldn't help but cackle softly to himself. "Relax, ladies.
Relief flooded Aidan's features as he was informed of a potential lead on Sophie's whereabouts."Send me the location," he urged urgently before ending the call.Turning to Karina, Aidan relayed the news, his voice tinged with hope. âMy informant thinks they've found something," he explained, his eyes locking onto hers.âReally? I'm coming with youâŠâ"No. Just go back home. I will keep you informed.Karina's resolve hardened. "No way, Aidan. I'm coming with you," she insisted firmly, her determination evident.Aidan hesitated momentarily, then nodded, motioning for her to get into the car. Without further delay, they hurriedly got in, Aidan's heart racing with a mix of fear and anticipation as they sped off toward the unknown, clinging to the hope that this lead would finally bring Sophie home.Aidanâs car screeched to a halt as they reached the narrow road, their headlights illuminating a scene of chaos. Before them, a battered vehicle was positioned horizontally across the road, ste
Karina sighed, looking between the two men, feeling the weight of their tension. "Please, both of you, stop. This isn't helping."Lucas turned to her, his tone softening. "Karina, come with me. You need to rest."Aidan interjected, âDon't feel pressured, Karina."Karina took a deep breath, her eyes filled with conflict. "I appreciate both of you, but right now, I need to focus on Sophie. ButâŠâ she trailed off and shifted her gaze to Lucas. âI will follow you.âAidan's face hardened, but he stepped back, reluctantly releasing her hand. "Fine. JustâŠbe careful and uhâŠhave a good rest."She nodded and Lucas started pulling her away to his car. **** ***** ****At the Salvatore Mansion, Anita descended the stairs rapidly as she saw the two men who had taken Sophie earlier. Their clothes were scratched and stained, telling a story of a struggle. She hurried down, her voice rising in anger. "Why are you back? What happened?"One of the men, breathless, explained, "Someone was trailing us. We
Without warning, Lucas pulled the car over to the side of the road, causing Karina to almost hit her head on the dashboard since she hadn't put on her seat belt. The breach road was narrow and flanked by dense trees, casting long shadows in the late afternoon light."What's wrong with you?" she asked, staring at him in surprise.Lucas turned to her with a grimace. "I confessed my love to you, Karina. All this while, I've been a good friend and your best supporter. Now, because of the situation, you're rebounding with Aidan, your ex-husband who treated you like trash.""I don't have the strength for this," she scoffed. "I made a mistake letting you take me home." She grabbed her purse and got out of the car.Lucas groaned and followed her, grabbing her arm roughly. "What is it, Karina? Is this why you've been ignoring me all this while and getting back with Aidan? Is this what it is?""Let go of me, you're hurting me," she said, trying to free herself.Lucas punched the car bonnet, his
That night, Lucas drove crazily to see Anita. His knuckles were now white from gripping the steering wheel too tightly, his face a mask of rage and frustration. He swerved through traffic recklessly, his thoughts a chaotic whirl of anger at Aidan, guilt over his actions, and fear of the situation spiraling out of control.When he finally reached the Salvatore Mansion, he barely paused to park the car properly before storming inside. He found Anita in her room, pacing back and forth with a mix of worry and irritation on her face.âAnita, this is getting out of hand,â Lucas snapped as he entered the room. âThe police are doubling their efforts. Theyâre going to find Sophie any day now.âAnita turned to him, her eyes narrowing. âCalm down, Lucas. Panicking isnât going to help us.âJuliana walked in, her face lined with anxiety. âSheâs right, Lucas. We need to think this through. The police canât be that close yet. We still have time to fix this.âLucas ran a hand through his hair, his ex
Lucas forced a smile at Alicia, who was now genuinely smiling, tears of hope glistening in her eyes. "Good day, my boy. Someone wants to talk to you. Alicia Montgomery. Your mother."The boy's tone hardened, "I don't talk to women like her."Alicia shook her head bitterly. "No⊠sonâŠ"Lucas pouted and hung up, then laughed mockingly. "You see, Alicia? He hates you more than you can imagine."She scoffed, her voice breaking. "No. What have you done? You made him hate me?!"Lucas laughed sadistically. "Oh, Alicia, you give me too much credit. I didnât have to do much. He just needed to hear the right words about you, and his hatred blossomed naturally."Alicia's eyes filled with rage and despair. "You're lying! He would never hate me if he knew the truth."Lucas leaned in, his breath hot and malicious on her face. "Truth? Thereâs no truth in this world that matters. Only perception. And Iâve shaped his perception well."Alicia's voice trembled. "Youâre worse than the devil."Lucas grinned
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