#Chapter 87: A Change of Plan

Lucas POV I wasn't lying about what I said in my conversation with Shana. I was going to end my engagement with Victoria, and I was going to end it today. I figured the best way to do it would be to invite Victoria and her family over for dinner. When I suggested the idea to my father earlier, he seemed satisfied. His acknowledgment told me that he thought I was finally willing to bond with Victoria's family. That couldn't be further from the truth. We had a private chef elegantly set the table for us, complete with floral arrangements and golden candlelight. This dinner was supposed to signify unity, power, and a step toward a pre-planned. future. But for me, it had a completely different purpose and nobody had a clue. As the first course arrived, I felt an unsettling sense of nervousness as Victoria's parents sat across from me. They were currently talking with my father about a recent business deal hiccup— the usual topic of conversation. I was so inc