#Chapter 145: A Terrible Deal

Lucas POV

My father greeted me at the front door with a smile that seemed a bit too victorious.

There was something in his smile that made it seem as though he had anticipated my arrival. An air of self-satisfaction radiated off of him and it made my nerves itch with anger.

But I needed to be strong and focus on the reason why I was here. I didn't want to start any arguments with him. I needed to tell him what I'd decided to do.

"Well, well, well," he said with a hint of mockery in his tone. "If it isn't Lucas. My boy. To what do I owe this rare and unexpected pleasure? Have you finally managed to come to your senses and realize that the company business is where you truly belong?"

There was so much that I wanted to retort with, and it took everything in me to hold back.

I reminded myself that I needed to keep my emotions in check. I had to convince my father that I was really changing my mind about everything.

I nodded slightly. "Can I come in?"

My father stepped aside willingly, gra