Chapter 308 Epilogue: Echoes of a Crush II

Lucien couldn’t quite pin down what was swirling in his mind.

Sometimes, he’d catch Alden and Luna together, their

closeness striking him as something more than typical sibling affection.

When his father mentioned that Alden planned to formalize his engagement when he turned eighteen, a fierce urge to protest roared inside him.

But a quieter voice held him back.

He stayed silent, afraid that shattering the engagement would

crush her dream.

At twenty–four, Lucien grew quieter, his thoughts heavier, and his words fewer.

“Lucien, I can’t believe it’s only been two years since you returned, and you’ve already got the company’s old guard eating out of your hand,” his father remarked, a mix of pride and skepticism in his voice.

Lucien knew his father had reservations, but his priority was Winning his brother Zane over.

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“Zane, I’ll admit those veterans worked hard with Dad back in the day,” he said, his tone measured. “But you know how many cronies they’ve shoehorned into key positions.

“If we let those deadweight hires clog up the company, we’re not far from collapse.”

Zane, ever the loyal brother, trusted Lucien’s genius implicitly. “I know. If Dad gives you grief, I’ve got your back.”

Lucien’s lips curved into a rare, faint smile. “Thanks, Zane.”

Zane waved it off with a laugh. “Come on, brothers don’t do thank–yous.”

Lucien hesitated, then leaned in. “There’s one more thing, though.”

Zane blinked, curious. “Shoot.”

night. I know they’re

it off, “Oh, that? Luna had

to check on her. You know how fragile Luna is. She

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eyebrow

Zane. I’m

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be upset. They didn’t take you on the

My grandpa adores you! He

faltered, his eyes narrowing as

as to track down

chain–smoked until dawn, sleep eluding

over that Kaia was his

couldn’t accept it. Alden didn’t deserve her -not even

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became the

Allen, noticed something was

to the office in a month,” Allen

“Yeah, I needed a break.

so startled he insisted on dragging Lucien to the hospital. The doctor’s conclusion

stopped pestering

gaming avatar, a

a dream. The month was over, and so was his fleeting

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is tomorrow.

Things are urgent over

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sighed, his voice heavy, “Alright. Just come back for Christmas, and

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