CHAPTER FIVE
A slight smile settled on Krystal's face. This man .....he wasn't a fool, and anything would give her away.
Lowering her head again, she handed the wine over to Lucas.
Smiling, Lucas took it from her. It was just a maid, there was no need to make things difficult for her.
Rather, there was someone else he had to deal with. He had just come to clear up his brother's mess, and somehow, he was being offered a wife?
This was not the first time something like this was happening....after all, he was Lucas Fernandez. Everyone wanted to enter through the gates of his family.
However....who was the police chief? And why was he so sure that he would take interest in his daughter?
Just because of that face?
Lucas sneered, and for some reason, he lifted his head to glance at the face of the maid who was standing back, her head lowered.
Even this maid was more beautiful than Clinton's daughter!
"Like I was saying, marrying my daughter will give you the support that you need, Lucas," Clinton said, a smirk on his face.
Lucas was a businessman , and as long as he wasn't stupid, he would take this opportunity presented to him.
Besides, Clinton knew that as long as he had Lucas on his side, none of his private businesses would ever be revealed.
It would be a win win situation for the both of them.
Lucas savoured the wine, it did indeed taste good. Clinton did live a good life with all the money he embezzled.
"Your offer is quite tempting I have to admit it, however, just support from the government? Do you really think I need you to give that to me?"
Clinton froze when he heard these words. He had heard some things about Lucas, even the government could not do much about this person.
His eyes widened as he started to see Lucas in a new light. Perhaps, he had underestimated this man too much.
Lucas smiled, Clinton was starting to wake up to see that he was not someone he could play games with.
"Your offer is good, however, I am not interested," Lucas said, standing up.
Clinton was not willing to give up such a good opportunity like this, and he stood up too, panicking as he did so.
"Hold on Lucas, what other demands do you have? I...."
"Clinton, I have to admit that you are very smart. As long as your daughter gets married to me, then I'll have to make sure that you are protected and no one finds out your business. Tell me, are you trying to help me, or make me your lackey? Do you take me for an idiot?" Lucas had dropped all pretences now.
He wanted to get out of this place as soon as possible.
Clinton frowned, he did think this would be a win win cooperation for both of them, however.
"Also, I am not interested in your daughter at all," Lucas said, lifting his eyebrows in a disdainful manner as he said this.
"Is there a problem with my daughter?" Clinton who was still unwilling to give up, asked, raising his voice as he did so.
However, Lucas just smiled calmly. "She's too ugly. Of all the women I've dated, she's definitely the ugliest. If I have to wake up to that face everyday, I don't think I'll ever go back home," Lucas taunted Clinton.
"You....!" The older man's face was red as he pointed at Lucas, shaking in anger.
This bastard!
"I hope this case will be dropped by tomorrow, or else, you can just send your daughter back abroad and prepare to make the city jail your new home!" Lucas was very direct with his threats.
He didn't mind that there was someone else in the room, if she was smart, she should know what she could and couldn't say.
He turned to glance at the woman once again, she knew how to make herself small.
However, no matter what she did, he could still smell her presence.
Damn it, why was he so drawn to this person?
Lucas turned and walked out of the room even as Clinton was still raging.
Krystal raised an eyebrow as Clinton continued to curse without paying attention to her. A marraige? This was interesting.
.....
Lucas wanted to leave this place as soon as possible since he already achieved his goal.
However, just as he was about to make his way out of the building, he felt his steps getting heavy.
Lucas looked around him, his eyes heavy with weakness.
He sucked in a deep breath as he felt an intense heat spreading through his body.
Fuck! Lucas cursed in his mind. He knew exactly what was going on evdnn though he was barely clear-headed.
He had let down his guard, and he got drugged! That damn Clinton, he should have known that sly old fox was not just going to let him leave so easily.
It seems he was really set on making him his son in law.
Lucas looked around him as he tried to remain sober. This was a hotel, and if he slipped up just a little, he knew he wouldn't be able to get out for the rest of his life.
He could not make any mistakes!
Taking steps were difficult for him, but he was determined to make it out of here.
Because he didn't want to make a scene, but now, he had come without an assistant. And now.....
"Lucas," he heard a soft female voice say just then, and a soft pair of hands grabbed his arm, holding him firmly to herself.
Lucas turned to the person who held him, and even in his dazed state, he could recognize Lucy.
Her eyes were glossy and filled with passion, and he would never believe that she had nothing to do with this!
"Let go of me!" He snapped at her, pushing her away from him.
Lucy sniffed back tears, however, she was not willing to let go.
She had waited for so long, and this time, she even came back for.....
"Lucas, you don't seem fine, let me take you to rest. I promise, I won't do anything," Lucy said in a soft voice that was beckoning to Lucas.
However, Lucas was not willing to be set up like this. He pushed her away with all of his might and Lucy stumbled back.
She bit her lips again in pain as his rejection was quite obvious.
This time, she let the tears flow down her face. He really didn't want to have anything to do with her?
"I...." She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, however Lucas turned to pin her with a sharp glare.
For a few seconds, Lucy could not breath. She could clearly see his hate for her in that gaze. She swallowed a gulp. It seemed she had really messed up this time.
"If you follow me, your father can forget about escaping jail!" He threatened her.
Lucy sucked in a breath when she heard this. She had gambled everything tonight, however, Lucas threat was just too scary.
He turned to walk away, and slowly, he was getting away from her.
Lucy took one step, wanting to follow after him, but his words were still ringing in her head. He was not going to let her father off if she tried anything.
In the end, she was too scared to gamble with her father's position and his freedom.
After all....who was she without her father?
.....
Lucas cursed over and over in his head. He would never let Lucy and her father off! He....
Damn it, he couldn't even complete his thoughts. He was panting heavily, and he just wanted to get back home now.
He couldn't see properly, and he bumped into someone soon after.
"Are you okay?" Lucas felt a small pair of hands grab him, stopping him from falling down with her.
He managed to keep his eyes open enough to see her face.
Damn it, it was this person again. Why did she look so familiar to him?