Andreas continued to stare at Lucas' face, who was still standing firmly in front of him. The sentence his son had just uttered was still echoing clearly in his mind.As the youngest son of a man who had been designated as the heir and successor since birth, Andreas did indeed show more affection towards his son. He fulfilled all of Lucas' needs and provided extra supervision. Even from a young age, he had been molded into a great and responsible leader. Whatever it was, Andreas did it for Lucas's well-being.Even in the matter of a life partner, it was the same. Andreas intentionally sought the best candidate for Lucas, investigating every background meticulously, weighing their pedigree and worth.Out of the many women suggested by his business associates, only Devina met Andreas' standards and criteria. Besides, Devina's father had been Andreas' old friend, and Lucas himself had been friends with her for a long time. So, what else needed consideration?Initially, everything seemed
"Don't tell me you suddenly came here because Lucas ordered you to."Devina swallowed her fear. She nervously looked up at Andreas, who had just returned home from work.She had been waiting for an hour now. She had intentionally visited her future in-laws' house because she wanted to discuss something she considered crucial."Lucas didn't send Devina, Uncle," Devina stammered. Seeing Andreas's sharp gaze, her courage waned. Even the bravery she had been nurturing disappeared instantly."So, if it wasn't because of Lucas, what business brings you here all of a sudden?""Devina wants to talk about the wedding plans with Lucas."Andreas took a deep breath. Somehow, he was certain that his future daughter-in-law had come to discuss the same thing."If you want to cancel the wedding like Lucas did, Uncle won't agree, Devina. Uncle and your father have both agreed on this.""No, Uncle," Devina shook her head repeatedly. "In fact, Devina is here to request permission, Uncle."Andreas furrow
"Luc, I'll ask again. Are you seriously considering resigning from Quantum Tech? It's not easy to get your previous position. Even though you're Mr. Andreas's son, you still have to put in the effort to achieve everything."In the dining room, while enjoying breakfast together, Deasy reconfirmed the decision Lucas had already made. She asked again, simply because she was worried that her boyfriend might later regret giving up his job and all the facilities that had been closely attached to him for so long.Deasy was aware that Lucas's current position was not easy at all. He was faced with two important choices that would both impact his future.If he chose his family, Lucas would have to accept losing Deasy and their future child. But if he chose Deasy, he would undoubtedly lose his family and all the privileges that came with it.Neither Deasy nor Lucas wanted this situation. If only Andreas would give his blessing, everything would go smoothly and be fine."Why the uncertainty? We
"Here are all the documents Mr. Lucas requested."As planned, after finishing organizing important items in his office, Lucas decided to return to Deasy's apartment in the afternoon.While waiting to pick up Deasy, Lucas chose to occupy himself by completing some work with Felix. He did this intentionally so that when he eventually left the company, he wouldn't have any outstanding work or responsibilities to worry about.Fortunately, Felix was a big help, allowing them to finish the piled-up work faster than usual."You handle the ones I've marked. Later, I'll read through and evaluate them," Lucas instructed while reading a stack of papers in his hand."Understood, Mr. Lucas," Felix replied promptly. "By the way, regarding your resignation, Mr. Lucas, is it final? If you leave Quantum Tech, what will happen to me?"While still reading the documents, Lucas smiled. He understood the concerns Felix had.For years of dedication, Felix was the person who knew Lucas the best and understoo
Previously, Lucas could still maintain a relaxed demeanor as Felix examined Deasy's hard drive. However, when his assistant found something there, he became instantly curious.In Lucas's mind, he suspected that Felix had discovered data or evidence of embezzlement or money laundering that Daniel had been doing to the company all along. In any case, Lucas still thought positively that the data had been intentionally recorded or stored by Deasy, as he and Felix had suspected all along.But after reading through each document that Felix presented, Lucas was shocked. From the laptop screen, he clearly saw that the embezzlement of funds and the diversion of several vital company functions were carried out by Deasy, not Daniel Knight, the man he had been suspecting all this time.Not only that, the amount of money Deasy had embezzled was truly staggering. It's no wonder that Quantum Tech suffered losses of tens of billions of rupiah because most of the company's earnings were not deposited
Upon their arrival and as they entered Deasy's apartment unit, Deasy couldn't bear it any longer and reached out to grab Lucas's arm, trying to stop him in his tracks, attempting to pull him to focus on her."Luc... I beg you, I can explain everything."Lucas immediately turned to look at her, his gaze sharp, and he showed a cutting grin."What do you want to explain? Do you want to tell me why you hate my father? Or maybe you want to explain your intentions for revenge and destroying the Morales family?"Deasy swallowed hard. Like a skilled person, Lucas could accurately perceive what she intended to express."Luc... you really need to hear my explanation.""Yes," Lucas nodded. "As you said the other day, you do need to provide an explanation, Des."Deasy tried to reach for Lucas's hand, intending to invite him to sit down together and talk about the issue that had now become their problem.However, instead of accepting, Lucas pushed Deasy's wrist away. He even deliberately adjusted
"Enough, Des. You calm down first. I'm sure there's a way out of all the problems that have occurred."Veronica gently rubbed Deasy's shoulder. She observed her friend sitting quietly on the sofa in her apartment.After learning that Deasy had a dispute with Lucas yesterday evening, Veronica intended to check on her friend's condition today. She had been trying to reach Deasy all morning without any response. Worried that something might be wrong, Veronica deliberately visited Park Avenue, where Deasy lived, at lunchtime.As expected, when she arrived at Deasy's apartment unit, she found that Deasy was not working. From her disheveled appearance, swollen eyes, and tired expression, Veronica was certain that there was indeed a problem between Deasy and Lucas.That's why Veronica was trying to help. Even though she couldn't do much, at the very least, she was willing to be a loyal listener in case Deasy needed a friend to talk to, as usual, to vent her frustrations and share her feeling
Since learning about what Deasy had done to him and the company, Lucas had been trying to fix things. Focusing on the company, he asked Felix to prepare a report on the completed investigation."Sir, are you really going to put Ms. Deasy's name as the person responsible for the losses incurred by the company?"Lucas nodded, affirming what his assistant had just asked. In any case, Deasy had to take responsibility for what she had done to the company."Yes. However you look at it, Deasy must be held accountable," Lucas said confidently. "Moreover, she has been doing this for a long time, consciously and deliberately. That means she was prepared and considered all the risks in case her actions were exposed, as they are now.""I understand that, sir. I fully support your firm stance. However, my question here is, after Mr. Andreas finds out everything and processes this report with the authorities, will you be okay with it? Ms. Deasy is pregnant, after all. She's carrying your child. If