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Chapter 91: A man

Author: Grace Grandi
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Chapter 91: A man

**Lucas’ POV**

The atmosphere inside the Bristo mansion’s private study was suffocating. Heavy velvet curtains swallowed the daylight, the antique chandelier above flickered faintly, and the thick scent of aged bourbon clung to the air. Damon walked a half-step behind me, his silence solid, almost protective.

Across the massive mahogany desk sat my grandfather, his cane resting beside him, sharp eyes gleaming like daggers behind his glasses. My father leaned back in his chair, arms folded, expression carved into stone. My mother sat near the corner of the room, her posture stiff and cold, lips pursed so tightly it looked as if she was physically restraining herself from speaking.

I had walked into many business boardrooms, faced hostile shareholders, even outmaneuvered seasoned CEOs…but this? This felt like a goddamn interrogation.

“So,” Grandfather Bristo began, his voice deliberate, heavy with accusation. “You went as far as sleeping with her just to prove a point.
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