Chapter 86

Sydney 's POV Silence descended upon the conference room, wrapping around us all like a thick blanket.The atmosphere was heavy with tension and uncertainty as shareholders exchanged wary glances before settling their collective gaze on Lucas. I studied Lucas's unfathomable expression, my wolf Aria restless within me. Why was he pursuing this power so desperately? What drove this vengeful side I'd never seen before? Had he merely been waiting for Doris to be out of the picture before making his move, his forgiveness nothing but a facade? I sighed, unable to tear my gaze from this stranger addressing the room, his eyes compelling everyone to raise their hands and support him. His demeanor had changed subtly—harder, more dominant, with an edge I'd never seen before. Where was my compassionate Lucas? The one who had looked at me tenderly and said, "It's all in the past now"? A hand slowly rose in the air, and all heads turned toward the brave shareholder. Almost immediately after, another