Lahat ng Kabanata ng LUCAN VALE: THE GHOST ASSASSIN: Kabanata 91 - Kabanata 100

After the doctor confirmed that Vanessa was drugged, the Smiths turned on Jason again. Although Jason had already explained to them that she had been drugged by Mr Thorne. they just wanted to blame him, because… why not? Lance stepped forward, his eyes narrowed at Jason. "You animal! You think you will get away with it, don't you? Preying on her when she's vulnerable because of the company's situation!"Jason sat motionless in the armchair, casually. Although very few things could annoy Jason, this time he could not stop himself from raging inside. He was mad at a lot of things. One of them being Elvis Montgomery. But what was getting on his nerves the most right now was Vanessa's family.His gaze, colder than ice, swept over the Smith's enraged, accusing faces. He had just saved Vanessa from Thorne, foiling Elvis's evil plan, only to be met with baseless, vile accusations from the very people who claimed to love her. His restraint was truly wearing thin, but he held back what he wa

The night wind pulled at their suits as Elvis and Caspian Montgomery stepped away from the rooftop’s edge.Below them, the city lights stretched far and wide. At the base of the tower, a line of black limousines and luxury SUVs waited in silence. Their polished surfaces caught the streetlight without a sound.They approached the nearest limousine. The driver stood by with the door open. A few security men stood nearby, alert, watching.Caspian stopped and turned to his son. “Are you alright?”Elvis shivered. Not from the cold. His eyes drifted toward the city, then back to his father. “What if this one fails too? Like Blaine did.”Caspian’s voice came sharp and fast. “Then we admit the Montgomery family is finished? Is that what you think?”Elvis didn’t answer. He couldn’t in a fear of upsetting his old man. But the thought had already taken root in his mind. Jason had torn through Thorne like it was nothing. And now, Jason was angry. And rightly so, after Elvis and Mr Thorne had atte

The room fell into stunned silence as Vanessa dropped the news on them. Every face turned toward her, expressions ranging from disbelief to hope to suspicion.“What did you just say?” Charlie asked, thinking he might have heard her wrong. Because there was no way what she was saying could be true.Vanessa had just failed to convince Mr. Thorne to sign a deal, so since when did that happen?Lady Smith was the first to recover, her sharp eyes narrowing as she studied her granddaughter. “Sterling Enterprises? Are you sure, dear?”“Goodness me, did Mr. Thorne slip you something to make you hallucinate, Vanessa? This is absurd,” Morgana mocked with a smirk. It sounded like Vanessa had lost it. And it wasn't just her, everyone in the room seemed to think the same.“Vanessa, honey, you need to get some rest. You're not thinking straight at the moment,” Cassira said, though her tone was laced with mockery. Why wouldn’t she be mocking, when she had a bone to pick with Vanessa after she failed

The next day, a sleek black Mercedes vehicle pulled up in front of the Sterling Tower.Sterling Enterprises' headquarters stood tall among the surrounding skyscrapers, an architectural titan of steel and glass. At forty-seven stories high, it wasn't just the tallest; it was the most luxurious, a silent declaration of power and prestige. Its modernist design didn't shout for attention—it simply commanded it.Vanessa stepped out of the black Mercedes, her black dress immaculate despite the knot of anxiety twisting in her stomach. She looked calm and composed, as usual, but this was an important moment for her and the Smith family. A lot depends on what happened next.Behind her, Charlie emerged from the vehicle with the swagger of a man who believed victory was already assured, while Seraphina followed with the careful elegance of someone attending what might be either a coronation or an execution.For Seraphina, this was a win-win situation. If Vanessa truly secured a deal with Sterl

He placed a reassuring hand on Vanessa's arm, letting his fingers linger longer than necessary.Vanessa felt a surge of discomfort.But not Cassius. He knew exactly what he was doing. The brief contact sent a jolt through him, he was enjoying it.He then went on about his connections. One would say he was bragging, but to him? He was just simply letting them know. Letting Vanessa know that she was missing out. "I've known Chairman Marcus Gunn for years. Our families have been business partners for decades. Marcus and my father went to Harvard together. We've been close ever since."Seraphina's eyes widened with hope. After hearing that his dad and the chairman were friends, she looked impressed. ‘This is exactly what we need. Jason, you can't compete with this man,’ she thought.Cassius had visited their home often enough to be considered a friend, yet he’d never mentioned his background. Now, it only made him seem more perfect for Vanessa.And it sounded like he was offering to help