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.”

Luna’s room late the other night. I know they’re siblings, but

brushing it off, “Oh, that? Luna

check on her. You know how fragile Luna is. She cried at the drop of a hat, and Alden just couldn’t bear to see

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an eyebrow but said nothing

Zane. I’m heading

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didn’t take you on

My grandpa adores you! He wouldn’t mind if

his eyes narrowing as he overheard

he felt like a creep. He’d gone so far as to track down Kaia’s gaming profile, posing as a stranger to become her

chain–smoked until

over that Kaia was his nephew’s future

down, he couldn’t accept it. Alden didn’t

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the happiest of

father, Allen,

to the office in a month,” Allen pointed out, concern creasing

I needed a

dragging Lucien to the hospital. The doctor’s conclusion was simple:

stopped pestering him about

stared at Kaia’s grayed–out gaming avatar, a hollow ache settled in his

dream. The month was over, and so was his

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is tomorrow. You’re leaving

“Yeah, Dad. Things are urgent over there. The sooner I

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“Alright. Just come back for Christmas,

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