Lucas and Alex strode up the staircase side by side, and Alex mentioned, "Mr. Harrington, just to inform you, the CEO of the Grand Group has extended an invitation. It's his wife's birthday tonight, and aware of your presence in the country, he'd like to invite you to attend. Also, the CEO of the Manson Group wishes to have dinner with you tonight. Would you like me to decline both invitations?"
Lucas had always despised these high-profile social affairs and usually avoided them.
"Grand Group?" Lucas hesitated briefly, his expression thoughtful, then said, "I'll go."
Alex's eyes widened in astonishment. Lucas wasn't known for attending these kinds of events. He was notoriously private, shunning the spotlight.
Lucas's decision to attend was driven by the certainty that Stella would be p
