5

5.

Lux arrived at the restaurant breathless, pushing the door despite the presence of a doorman. He resembled Vandros so much, almost like they were twins at a glance because they were both in a hurry. Lux approached the counter, walking towards Vandros's office.

"Sorry, baby," Lux quickly apologized, gently pulling Heart by the arm, though she felt strangely subdued.

Ever since Lux heard that he wasn't Heart's spouse, it felt like a dagger to his neck.

Lux hugged her, saying, "I'm really sorry. I didn't see your call, baby."

"It's okay," Heart replied flatly, though her inner turmoil was palpable. Earlier, they chatted while their lawyers sorted out documents.

Heart couldn't help but envy Macho's former waitress, the franchisee, who had become incredibly successful. Silvana Jones didn't just rely on her wealthy boyfriend; she won a billions in the lottery, prospering in her own way.

Luck truly had a way of impacting one's life uncontrollably. She concluded.

Charles seemed immensel