#Chapter 197: Expect the Unexpected

LUCAS POV I steered the car towards Grandma Jo's house, my grip on the wheel tight with frustration and anger. The entire journey was consumed by the relentless question of why my father was once again pursuing me. What did he want this time? I had made it abundantly clear that I had no interest in him or the family business. The persistent pursuit felt like an invasion, a violation of the boundaries I had tried so hard to establish. The gravel crunched beneath the tires as I jerked the car to a stop in Grandma Jo's driveway, my heart pounding with a mix of defiance and anxiety. The arrival of the ominous black SUV behind me intensified the already tense atmosphere, casting shadows over the familiar surroundings. As I stepped out of the car, ready to confront my father, a sudden force clamped down on my arm. A huge bodyguard appeared, his grip unyielding, and before I could react, another joined the effort, securing my other side. "Let go of me! What the hell is