All Chapters of UNCHARTED PATH : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31. Unbroken resolve

Immediately, Alex made his way to the new property, grinning ear to ear as he wrapped up all the necessary details. Everything was falling into place. Key in hand, he made his way to his car, but as he reached it, something made him pause. His gaze drifted to the left, where he caught sight of the neighboring property. He couldn’t help but smirk. “Mine’s prettier,” he muttered under his breath. Turning his attention to the right, he took in the property on the other side. But then, his pulse skipped—a guy with curly brown hair, holding a black helmet in his hand, climbed onto a bike that looked eerily similar to the one the mystery guy from the other day had been riding. His legs moved before his mind had the chance to catch up. He realized he had taken a few strides forward before instinct kicked in, then his eyes darted to the license plate of the bike. “Damn it,” he cursed under his breath, coming to an abrupt stop. He stood frozen for a moment, then let out a soft lau

Chapter 32. You’re mine babe

His father’s expression hardened, the warmth draining from his eyes as he shot to his feet. “Derby is the future of this family. That marriage secures alliances you don’t even understand.” “I don’t care about your alliances, Dad,” Lucas shot back. “I want my own life.” His father laughed softly, a sound devoid of humor. “Then you’ll earn it the hard way.” Lucas frowned. “What do you mean by that? You're threatening your own son?” “If you’re my son then do as I say!” His father snapped, stepping closer, voice low and deliberate. “As long as you refuse to marry Derby, no company will hire you. No doors will open. No peace will find you.” Lucas’s jaw tightened. “You think starving me into submission will work?” “I know it will,” his father replied calmly. “You know why? Because this world answers to power and power answers to people who wield it.” Lucas shook his head, disbelief and rage colliding inside him. “So, you’re willing to destroy your own son’s future for a

Chapter 33. The storm was over

Alex could barely contain his excitement as he contacted his HR almost immediately. He instructed her to prepare an employment letter for an assistant chef and promptly forwarded Lucas’s details. He didn’t want any delays, not this time. In less than an hour, everything was ready. But Alex wasn’t done. He wanted Lucas close, he wanted him secured, and he wanted him around him for a long time. So he drafted a three-year contract and made it a condition of the job. To Lucas, it was a miracle and an answered prayer after days of frustration. However, he never imagined there could be more hidden between the lines of the contract he held with his trembling hands. Though the hand didn't tremble out of fear but excitement. He went through the employment letter with his heart thumping happily. Meanwhile, that evening, when Alex was told that Lucas had arrived to sign, his heart pounded joyfully to the extent he could feel the movement on his chest. He hurriedly connected his sys

Chapter 34. He is gorgeous

By dawn, Lucas woke before his alarm. His heart was already racing, the weight of excitement pressing against his ribs. For a moment he lay still, staring at the ceiling, then it hit him again—he had a job. Not just any job, but as an assistant chef at Benson’s. His lips curved into a smile before he could stop it. He sprang out of bed. The small room buzzed with purpose as he moved quickly, almost nervously. He showered longer than usual, scrubbing away the exhaustion of the past weeks, as if washing off the fear of uncertainty with it. He rehearsed the day in his head—arrive early, listen carefully, speak respectfully, follow instructions, and work hard. Make no mistakes and impress everyone. He stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his shirt, smoothing imaginary creases, studying his reflection as if it belonged to a different man. This wasn't Lucas who had been counting his last coins or wondering how long Nathan’s kindness would last. This was a young man with a future a

Chapter 35. First day entanglement

Lucas’s cheeks flushed red, heat rushing to his face as his heart began to pound wildly against his ribs. Before he could collect his scattered thoughts or make sense of the confusion crashing through him, Alex leaned in and pressed a soft peck to his forehead. The gesture shattered what little composure Lucas had left. The elevator chimed and came to a smooth stop. “We’ll talk later, my dear Lucas,” Alex said lightly as he stepped out. He turned back, flashed Lucas a knowing smile, and walked away as if nothing extraordinary had just happened. Lucas remained frozen in place, his legs unsteady, his entire body trembling. His mind reeled—at the warmth of Alex’s touch, the strange familiarity in his voice, the question he had asked, and that gentle, intimate peck. “What just happened?” Lucas whispered to himself. “Who is he? Am I supposed to know him?”He pressed a hand to his chest, trying to calm the frantic thudding of his heart. His thoughts spun out of control and b

Chapter 36. Unspoken bonds

Alex smiled at his reaction and muttered, Not to worry my Lucas, we will get used to each other's eyes soon. Raising his voice again, “Lizzy, make it less spicy, please.” He said, and the girl responded, “Yes, sir.” He started his normal routine, in the kitchen, making sure everything was going well. Lucas's heart kept pounding. He wondered, “Has he left? Please heavens, let him leave. I don't understand what is wrong with me; this is my first opportunity after days of searching. Please help me not to fuck this up,” he muttered in prayer. After about a minute, he didn’t hear the voice again, and a relieved breath slipped past his lips. “Thank goodness,” he muttered, forcing his focus back onto the cutting board. Lucas was excellent with knife work—one of the skills he had drilled relentlessly during his culinary program. The blade moved smoothly before his fingers, swift and precise, the steady tap-tap against the board almost soothing. This was familiar territo

Chapter 37. Restroom harassment

As Lucas responded, Alex didn’t leave immediately. He lingered under the pretense of supervision, but his attention never strayed from Lucas for even a second. Every movement, every breath the younger man took pulled at him.His hand itched and ached to reach out. To touch him, to pull him into his arms and never let go. To whisper how much he had missed him since the day Lucas saved him and walked out of that hospital. To beg him to stay by his side and never disappear for so long again. His heart thudded wildly in his chest, a joyful, reckless rhythm that made it hard to breathe. He was in his reverie when his phone buzzed.A message from his father: I’m done with my food. That reality snapped him back into place. With visible effort, Alex tore his gaze away, turned, and finally left the kitchen to see his father off. The moment he was gone, a collective breath escaped the room. Lucas felt and heard it. Not just his own relief, but everyone else’s too. The air shifted, lo

Chapter 38. Tensed confrontation

Lucas struggled, trying to pry Zenith’s hands off him, but the man only tightened his grip, his breath hot against Lucas’s ear as he whispered, “Come on, sweetheart. Relax. Stop behaving like a child.” Something snapped within Lucas. His hands were struggling to loosen the rope on Lucas’s pants. “Take your goddamn hands off me,” Lucas growled, fury ripping through his voice. He didn’t wait for a response. Gathering every ounce of strength he had, Lucas jerked his head back and slammed it hard into Zenith’s face. Zenith cried out with a sharp, pained moan and instantly released him, staggering backward. He clutched his nose, eyes blazing. “Damn it, Lucas! You hurt my nose,” he cursed, struggling to steady himself. Lucas spun around, chest heaving, his anger boiling over. “Sorry, sir, but this is all your fault. You’re fucking harassing me,” he shot back. “I’ve told you already that I’m not gay.” Without waiting for another word, Lucas yanked the door open and sto

Chapter 39. Alex’s mystery guy

Lucas’s eyes hardened as their eyes locked. “But if you try anything like that again, I will press charges. That’s a promise. Are we clear on this?” A tense heat passed between them. Zenith nodded quickly, relief flooding his face. “Yes. Yes, we’re cool.” Then, softer—almost hesitant—he added, “But please… don’t shut me out completely. Let’s at least be on talking terms, okay? Like normal colleagues.” Lucas studied him for a long, searching second, weighing every word that had just been spoken. His heart thudded hard against his ribs, loud enough that he prayed that Zenith wouldn't hear it. He never imagined he would be brave enough to face the man like that, to hold his ground instead of shrinking back. Zenith’s apology sounded sincere, too sincere. But the memory of that threat still lingered like a shadow at the back of his mind. Suddenly, fear slid up Lucas’s spine as he noticed where Zenith’s gaze had drifted to and seemed stuck…his lips. The intensity of it made Luca

Chapter 40. Sweet reunion

“What?” The word slipped from Lucas’s lips before he could stop it. He stared at Alex, genuinely confused. A hug? Were they really that close? Or was he reading far too much into this? His heart betrayed him instantly, slamming hard against his ribs as he imagined… the image that stood a few feet away from him. His tall frame, those striking green eyes, and his arms pulling him close. Heat rushed to his face. “Get a grip on yourself, Lucas. He is your boss, and you need this job. Besides, you're not gay.” Lucas cautioned himself as he straightened, forcing his feet to stay rooted as their eyes locked with each other. The moment stretched, charged, and seemed uncomfortably intimate. His breath hitched again. “Oh dear goodness, help me control myself,” he prayed silently, finally tearing his eyes away, lashes dropping as shyness crept in. Alex caught it. Every bit of it.A small, knowing smile curved his lips. “Do you remember bumping into someone at the Mayor’s birthday

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