As Lukas hung up the phone, he saw the concern etched on Reese's face. "What's going on? Did something
happen?" she asked.
Lukas explained to Reese the dire situation that was unfolding in Las Pinas.
Reese's expression grew somber as she absorbed the gravity of the situation. She knew that the aftermath of a
powerful typhoon could be devastating, especially if there were casualties.
Natural disasters were inevitable, but the event would trigger investigations into building standards and safety
measures, and the company could face severe repercussions if a lack of responsibility for the matter was found.
Lukas's decision to leave was a necessity. The situation was too serious to be the subject of a remote
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtinvestigation. Reese nodded, her concern obvious. "You should go, but please be safe."
Lukas nodded with a determined expression. "I'll take every precaution. Don't worry, I'll be back safely."
Reese hadn't expected that Lukas would be leaving on a business trip less than a day after they had confirmed
their relationship. Despite her misgivings, she knew he had to go.
With a ten o'clock flight scheduled, Lukas prepared to leave for the airport. He held Reese for a moment, then
reluctantly released her.
Martins arrived to pick him up. He was already waiting at the door.
Lukas gently stroked Reese's hair and spoke quietly, "Wait forat home."
Reese nodded, her eyes filled with worry. "Please be careful, safety comes first."
As Lukas walked out of the villa, Reese watched him go and felt a deep sense of emptiness inside her.
Meanwhile, the Young family mansion was aglow with light. Abigail Young looked at her daughter with a mixture
of anger and disbelief. "Are you tellingthat Lukas is already married?"
Rona nodded, her frustration bubbling just below the surface. "Yes, it's true. | checked and confirmed it, that's
why | told you."
Abigail's indignation flared. "And the Van Eimeren family dared to set you up on a blind date. What do they think
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmof our family? What do they want? What kind of person do they think our daughter is? Do they think they can
play around with the Young family? The Van Eimeren family is pushing their luck too far!"
Seeing her mother's anger, Rona knew that it was largely fueled by the humiliation she had suffered during the
dinner at the Van Eimeren's residence. She lowered her head and murmured, "No, we can't afford to offend the
Van Eimeren family. But they've gone too far this time!"
Abigail turned to her husband, Ryder Young. "Are you just going to stand there? They're bullying our daughter
like this. How can you stand for it?"
Ryder's face darkened and he hesitated before speaking, "Do you have any idea of this woman's background?"
Rona shook her head. "She comes from an ordinary family. There's nothing to be afraid of."