But please, promise you won't tell this to Lukas, okay?" Gloria asked softly, her eyes pleading.
"You mean about all the awful things Victor did to you?"
"Yeah, exactly..."
"Isn't it better if he knew just how much of a total jerk his own brother can really be?"
"Ah, please don't say anything..." Gloria tightened her gentle hold on Isaiah's hand, squeezing it for emphasis. "I'm not close to Lukas at all, and I honestly have no idea if he'd take my side or stick up for his brother. Especially since Victor's business empire, connections, and influence are completely unmatched and overpowering. I don't think Lukas would dare challenge him unless he was being reckless or foolish beyond belief."
"But Lukas is literally the only person who could actually step in and help..."
"I don't want
