"What's the rush? You'll find out soon enough," Lucas replied coolly, his deep, magnetic voice laced with indifference.

Sophia's sense of dread intensified.

Suddenly, she stood up, saying, "If you two have things to discuss, I'll just leave."

She quickly headed for the door, but before she could reach it, she was met by five or six disheveled men being escorted in by the bodyguards. Each man looked filthier than the last, with some even covered in unsightly warts, making the sight revolting.

The bodyguards blocked her path. "Miss Winter, the matter isn't over yet. You can't leave."

Sophia's face paled as she eyed the men. "What are you planning to do?"

The bodyguards didn't answer. Instead, they pushed her back into the room and shut the door behind her.

the ground. Panic spread across her face as she looked up at Lucas, desperately asking,

now in the room, Lucas gave a signal, and a bodyguard approached Sophia with a small

she was no match for the bodyguard. Half the bottle's contents went down her throat, while the rest dribbled

her as she gasped, "What did you make

her with cold, piercing eyes. "Still playing

and stood beside her, his gaze icy as he took in her pitiful state. "You've repeatedly plotted against her, yet now

it again, I swear. Please, forgive me. I promise, I'll stay out of your

forced to drink. "Lucas, I'm sorry, I truly am..." Sophia's voice was filled with desperation, fear

Lucas stepped back, his

her inside,"

disheveled men moved

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