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Earlier whilst Lucas left for the business trip which demanded urgency.He stepped off his private jet and onto the tarmac, the cool evening air a welcome respite from the stifling tension that had been building inside him. He had been called to the branch office in Chicago, where stock prices were plummeting rapidly and investors were panicking.As he made his way to the waiting car, his phone buzzed with an urgent message from his CFO."Sir, we've got a disaster on our hands," the message read. "Stock prices have dropped 20% in the past hour. We urgently need your presence, the investors are refusing to listen to anyone.Lucas's jaw clenched. This was exactly what he didn't need – another crisis to manage on top of his complicated relationship with Emily.The car sped through the city streets, Lucas's mind racing with strategies to salvage the situation and fast. He had always known the Chicago office was struggling, but he hadn't realized it was this bad. Upon arrival, Lucas was g
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The Chicago skyline gleamed through Lucas's office windows, but he barely noticed. He hadn’t left the building in days, consumed by the investigation into Austin Blake’s involvement in insider trading. Sleepless nights and relentless meetings had worn him out, but Lucas couldn’t afford to slow down. Too much was at stake for his company, his reputation, and, more than he’d admit, his relationship with Emily. He clenched his jaw, glancing at his phone, hoping for a message from her. But the screen remained blank. The distance between them was palpable, and despite his focus on the crisis at hand, he couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him. Emily’s image flickered in his mind, her quiet resilience and the way she looked at him with that touch of uncertainty, as though she half-expected him to leave.A soft knock on the door pulled him from his thoughts. Leo entered, his expression solemn as he handed Lucas another stack of documents.“Sir, here are the financial reports on Blake’s rece
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Emily sat in her room, lost in thought. It had been almost a week since Lucas left for Chicago. She had just spoken to Dr. Maxwell, who assured her that her mom's vitals were fine after surgery, but she was still awaiting her mom's awakening.Restless and bored, Emily decided to take a stroll around the mansion. Her feet carried her to the library, but reading wasn't something she felt like doing. Instead, she picked up a sketchbook and pencils, dusting off her long-neglected passion for design. The past few months had been overwhelming - coping with her father's betrayal, her mom's health issues, and juggling multiple part-time jobs. Art had been the least of her worries, temporarily taking a backseat in her life.As she began to sketch, time flew by, and Emily found herself immersed in her creations. Janet ma’s gentle voice broke the spell."Lunch is ready, dear," Janet called out.Emily stretched, standing up from the library desk, and made her way to the dining room, feeling a sen
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Emily lay in bed, replaying Sylvia’s venomous words in her mind. A cold anger simmered within her as she wrestled with the hurt, her heart aching from the betrayal she felt. Her phone remained silent, and with each passing hour, the silence from Lucas grew louder.Early the next morning, Emily couldn’t take it anymore. She pulled herself together and decided to confront this head-on.A few seconds after she made that decision, Emily received a message from Lucas, with a chilling undertone: “We need to talk. I’ll be back sooner than planned.”Emily's heart pounded as she read Lucas’s message over and over, her hands gripping the phone tightly. She couldn’t decipher his tone. Was he angry, hurt, or simply indifferent? That single line was like a bomb ticking away in her hands, each word a promise of confrontation.The rest of the morning was a blur. Emily tried distracting herself by tidying her room and pacing the mansion halls, but her thoughts kept circling back to Lucas. She had sp
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The room was dimly lit, shrouded in shadows, with smoke from the burning incense. The only sound was the soft hum of the computer screens with its lights that lined the walls. Julian sat in his leather chair, his eyes fixed on the array of monitors displaying the media frenzy surrounding Emily, Lucas, and Sylvia.His gaze scanned the headlines, his mind calculating the implications:"Lucas Cole Embroiled in Love Triangle Scandal""Emily Vincent, Has She Been Replaced?""Sylvia Vincent Readily Accepts Romantic Involvement with Lucas"Julian's eyes narrowed as he analyzed the situation. He had been watching Emily and Lucas's relationship unfold, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Sylvia's involvement was an unexpected twist, but one he could and would definitely exploit. He watched with interest, his eyes gleaming with intensity."Perfect," he whispered to himself. "Sylvia's playing right into my hands."Julian's eyes narrowed as he thought about his next move. He wouldn't make a
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A sense of unease lingered in the air as Lucas and Emily arrived home that evening. Emily's phone chimed as they were taking off their coats, and she checked the message, her eyes widening slightly."It's from your grandmother," she said, turning the screen toward Lucas.Lucas took the phone, his expression solemn as he read the brief but unmistakably formal message from Margaret Cole.‘Family meeting scheduled for Saturday evening. Full attendance required. Your uncle Landry and his family will be there.This concerns the future of the Cole legacy, so I expect no absences.’Lucas lowered the phone, his brow furrowing. "She's never summoned us like this before. Not with such urgency."Emily nodded slowly, sensing the gravity of the message. "Do you think it has to do with the company? Or... us?"Lucas sighed, running a hand through his hair. "With Grandmother, it could be anything, but the fact that she's making it mandatory and involving my uncle's family... that's rare. She must ha
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The Landry ResidenceThe night lights cast long shadows across the opulent living room as the Landry family returned home after the tense dinner meeting with Grandma Margaret.Claire slammed the door shut, her face twisted in anger. "That your mother, she has lost her mind. Handing everything to Lucas?"Landry's eyes blazed with resentment as he poured himself a whiskey. "She's always favored him, Claire. But this is a betrayal, I’m clearly the one who inherits the company yet she handed the business over to her grandson?"Claire paced across the opulent living room, her heels clicking on the marble floor. Landry sat on the couch, his expression nothing close to calm, his eyes burning with resentment."How could she do this to us?" Claire demanded, her voice laced with frustration. "Handing the entire empire to Lucas, without even considering our family's interests?"Landry's gaze never wavered. "It's not just about us, Claire. It's about the company's future. She believes Lucas is th
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The faint morning light seeped into the mansion, casting a cool glow through the large windows. Emily sat at the breakfast table, her eyes fixed on her phone as she scrolled through messages. She hadn’t heard back from Lucas since last night, and his absence felt like an ache she couldn’t quite ignore. Though she understood his dedication to his work, she longed for a moment to talk to him, to share her thoughts and plans.A soft knock pulled her from her thoughts, and Janet entered, setting down a freshly brewed pot of coffee. “Good morning, Mrs. Cole,” Janet greeted with a gentle smile.Emily returned the smile, grateful for the familiar comfort of Janet’s presence. “Good morning, Janet Ma.”“Did Mr. Lucas return late last night?” Janet asked, a touch of concern in her voice.Emily shook her head. “I don’t think he came home at all. He must have stayed at the office.”Janet’s brow furrowed. “He’s been putting in such long hours lately. This transition has been tough on him, especial
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As Lucas walked away, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the complexity of their relationship. She had never felt this way about anyone before, and she wasn't sure how to process her emotions. She knew that Lucas was still haunted by his past, and that he struggled with his own demons. But she also knew that he cared for her deeply, and that he would do anything to protect her.As she got ready for bed, Emily couldn't shake off the feeling that something was about to change. She felt a sense of anticipation building up inside her, a sense that the next few days would bring about a turning point in their relationship.The next morning, Emily woke up feeling refreshed and renewed. She got dressed and headed downstairs, where she found Lucas already seated in the dining room, Janet was already making breakfast. He smiled at her as she entered, and Emily felt her heart skip a beat."Good morning," he said, his voice low and husky.“Good morning,” she responded with a gentle
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The morning sunlight streamed through the windows of Lucas's mansion, casting a warm glow over the opulent decor. Emily stirred in her bed, feeling a sense of excitement and nervousness as she prepared for her first day back at fashion school. She had agreed to have bodyguards accompany her to and from school, a precaution that Lucas had insisted on after the recent threats from Lara.Meanwhile, Lucas was already up and getting ready for work. He had insisted on driving Emily to school himself, despite her protests that she could take a car service or have one of the bodyguards drive her. He wanted to make sure she was safe, and he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been building up inside him even after Lara's arrest.As Emily came downstairs, Lucas was waiting for her in the foyer, looking handsome and imposing in his tailored suit. He smiled at her, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and Emily felt her heart skip a beat."Ready to go?" he asked, gesturing with his h
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Lucas sat behind his massive oak desk, his attention fixed on the stack of reports Leo had compiled about Lara’s suspicious activities. Each piece of evidence pointed closer to her involvement, but nothing was solid enough to confront the authorities. It frustrated him to no end. The intercom on his desk buzzed. “Mr. Cole,” his assistant’s voice came through, hesitant. “Mrs. Lara Jones is here to see you.” Lucas’s jaw tightened. “Send her in.” The doors to his office swung open, and in walked Lara, her every step calculated, her red dress clinging to her figure like a second skin. She carried herself with the confidence of someone who believed she still had power over him. “Lucas,” she purred, her voice dripping with faux innocence as she closed the door behind her. “You look as handsome as ever.” He didn’t rise to greet her. Instead, his piercing gaze stayed locked on her, cold and unyielding. “What do you want, Lara?” She moved closer, leaning on the edge of his desk, he
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The tension in the air was palpable as Lucas sat at the head of the dining table that evening, his mind preoccupied with Leo's revelation about Lara. He had always known she was manipulative, but if she was involved in Emily's poisoning, she had crossed a line he could never forgive. Emily sat opposite him, her delicate fingers tracing patterns on the edge of her glass. She could sense Lucas’s distraction, his usual warmth replaced by a cold, distant aura. Though she wanted to ask what was bothering him, she hesitated. He had always been guarded about certain aspects of his life, and tonight seemed no different. “Lucas,” she finally said, her voice soft but steady. “Are you okay? You’ve been quiet all evening.” His gaze snapped to hers, softening immediately. “I’m fine, Emily,” he said, though his voice lacked conviction. “Just work.” Emily frowned but didn’t press further. She knew Lucas well enough to understand when he didn’t want to talk. Still, the growing wall between th
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At a luxurious mansion in the heart of the city, Lara Smith, a stunning young woman with long, curly brown hair and piercing green eyes, sat on a plush velvet couch, staring intently at a photo in her hand. Her flawless olive skin seemed to glow in the soft light of the room, and her full lips were pursed in a mixture of anger and jealousy. She was dressed in an elegant white gown that accentuated her slender figure, and her delicate fingers were adorned with sparkling diamonds.As she gazed at the photo, her eyes narrowed, and a glint of resentment flashed in their depths. The woman in the photo was Emily, and Lara couldn't help but feel inferior to her breathtaking beauty. Emily's skin was radiant with a subtle sheen that seemed almost otherworldly. Her face was a perfect oval, with high cheekbones and a small, pointed button nose. Her eyes were a deep, shining black, fringed with thick lashes that seemed to sparkle with innocence.Lara's gaze lingered on Emily's face, and she fe
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The days after Emily’s release from the ICU passed in a delicate balance of healing and avoidance. Lucas rarely left her side, taking his laptop and work calls in her hospital room while she rested. He ensured her meals were delivered on time, adjusted her pillows when she seemed uncomfortable, and held her hand whenever her gaze seemed distant. But between the shared silences and fleeting smiles, there was a weight neither dared to fully address—the contract, and the looming end of their arrangement. One evening, as the hospital lights dimmed and the quiet hum of machines filled the room, Emily broke the silence. "Lucas," she said softly, her voice tinged with hesitation. He looked up from his laptop, setting it aside immediately. "What is it?" She took a deep breath, her fingers nervously tracing the edge of the blanket. "I’ve been thinking... about what happens after I leave here." Lucas’s jaw tightened imperceptibly, but he kept his expression neutral. "You’ll go home,
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CHAPTER 47 The phone call he had received earlier echoed in his thoughts: “Lucas Cole, you’ll never win.”The voice had been distorted, impossible to trace, but the words clung to him like a shadow. He shook his head, forcing himself to focus. This wasn’t the time to let his mind spiral. Emily needed him, and he had a business to run. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, the call lingered. Was it connected to Lara? To Jane? To someone else entirely? He shook his head and exhaled sharply. He couldn’t let this phone call consume him. Emily needed him now, and so did his business. With Jane in custody and Leo hunting Lara down, there was no room for distractions. He slipped his phone into his pocket, forcing his mind back to the present. For the next few hours, Lucas busied himself with work. He made calls to ensure his companies were running smoothly despite his absence. But even while immersed in reports and meetings, his mind kept wandering back to Emily. Finally, the wait was
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Lucas's eyes locked onto the apartment complex, his mind racing with determination. He was going to find Jane Thompson, the fake nurse, and get to the bottom of this.He quickly made his way to the complex, his heart pounding with anticipation. As he arrived at the door, he could feel his adrenaline surging.He turned the door knob but obviously it was locked from the inside. He knocked on the door, his voice firm. "Jane Thompson, I know you're in there. Open up."There was no response. Lucas's eyes narrowed. He knew she was in there.Suddenly, he heard the sound of footsteps, followed by the slamming of a door. Lucas's heart sank. She was escaping. He kicked the door with his foot sending it sprawling to the ground, hastily making his way into the apartment but as expected, Jane was nowhere to be found.He quickly ran around to the back of the building, but by the time he got there, Jane was far gone.Leo’s phone buzzed with an incoming call from Lucas. "Jane has escaped, I think she
