Lucian had barely finished his coffee when his phone rang.
He picked it up without checking the name. “Yes?”
A tense voice came through. “Boss, we have a problem. You need to come home. Now.”
Lucian frowned, setting the cup aside. “What kind of problem?”
There was hesitation, then the man spoke quickly, “Police. They’re at the house.”
Lucian’s expression darkened. “Police? For what?”
“They didn’t say much, sir. Just that they want to talk to you. It looks serious.”
Lucian didn’t waste another second. He grabbed his keys, straightened his jacket, and left the hotel. The morning sun had barely risen, but his mind was already racing. Police showing up unannounced wasn’t new — but it rarely ended well.
As his black car rolled through the streets, the city outside looked calm, unaware o
