Chapter 129: The Trap Is Set
Chapter 129: The Trap Is Set
Lucas was momentarily taken aback.
"Ten thousand dollars... per hour?"
Even Debbie and Daisy couldn’t help but hold their breath.
To most people, that was an astronomical fee.
But the surprise on Lucas’s face only lasted for a second.
The corners of his lips slowly curved into a smile.
Inside his mind, another thought appeared entirely.
Appearance Score: 9.5.
A qualified target.
And with the system already upgraded...
That could very well mean another outrageous rebate.
Compared to a potential 100x return...
Two million dollars was almost insignificant.
Lucas looked directly at Chloe.
"No problem."
"You’ll be paid."
Chloe was slightly surprised by how quickly he agreed.
Most clients tried to negotiate her fees.
Some even walked away after hearing her hourly rate.
Lucas didn’t even blink.
He simply accepted it as though they were discussing the price of a cup of coffee.
Afterward, Lucas carefully explained everything that had happened.
From Debbie’s leaked photos... To the forged loan... To the harassment from her former boss.
He didn’t leave out a single detail.
When he finished, the room became quiet.
Lucas leaned back against the sofa before speaking again.
"I don’t just want him arrested."
"I want him ruined."
"I want him to lose everything."
"I want him to become the poorest man on earth..."
"...before I deal with him personally."
For the first time since entering the villa, a faint smile appeared on Chloe’s face.
Very slight.
Almost impossible to notice.
She liked clients like this.
Clients who didn’t ask her to negotiate.
Clients who didn’t ask for mercy.
Clients who wanted justice carried through to the very end.
This...
Was far more interesting.
Lucas took out his phone.
"Give me your account number."
Chloe raised an eyebrow but calmly handed him her business card.
A few taps later~
Ding.
A notification appeared on Chloe’s phone.
Transfer Received: $2,000,000.
A few seconds later, a familiar system notification appeared before Lucas’s eyes.
[Ding!]
[Rebate Successful!]
[Amount Returned: $4,000,000]
Lucas couldn’t help but smile inwardly.
Even Chloe couldn’t hide the brief flicker of surprise in her eyes.
Two million dollars.
Without asking for a contract.
Without hesitation.
This young man...
Really was unlike any client she had ever met.
She slowly put away her phone before opening her briefcase.
"If that’s the case..."
"I already have a plan."
Everyone immediately focused on her.
Chloe calmly placed a notebook on the table.
"The biggest mistake most victims make..."
"...is exposing the criminal too early."
She looked toward Debbie.
"If we expose him today..."
"He’ll destroy every piece of evidence connecting him to this case."
She paused for a moment before continuing,
"So..."
"We’re going to make him create new evidence."
Debbie frowned.
She suddenly had a bad feeling.
Chloe met her gaze.
"Tomorrow morning..."
"I want you to return to your former law firm."
The room instantly fell silent.
Debbie’s eyes widened.
"...What?"
Daisy was equally stunned.
"Go... back?"
Debbie shook her head almost instinctively.
"No."
"I can’t."
"If I go back..."
"He’ll..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lucas looked toward Chloe.
"Why send her back?"
Chloe calmly crossed one leg over the other.
Her expression remained completely composed.
"Because..."
"Predators always make the same mistake twice."
"The first time, he thought he had power."
"The second time..."
"He’ll become careless."
"And careless people..."
"...leave evidence."
After nearly an hour of discussion, Chloe finally closed her briefcase.
Every detail had been arranged.
Every step had been planned.
Although this was nothing more than a small civil and criminal case in her eyes, she found herself unexpectedly interested in it.
Or rather...
Interested in the young man behind it.
Lucas Gray.
The mysterious client who casually transferred two million dollars, remained unfazed by her reputation, and openly declared that he wanted to reduce his enemy to nothing before delivering the final blow.
It wasn’t often that someone managed to pique Chloe Everhart’s curiosity.
She rose gracefully from the sofa.
"I’ll contact you once everything is ready."
Lucas nodded.
"I’ll leave it to you."
Without another word, Chloe turned and walked out of the villa, her bodyguards immediately following behind her.
Soon, the convoy of black Escalades disappeared beyond the gates.
Silence returned to the living room.
Lucas turned around and immediately noticed the change in Debbie’s expression.
Just a few minutes ago, she had been smiling from ear to ear after meeting the lawyer she had admired for years.
Now...
The smile had completely vanished.
Her face was filled with worry instead.
Lucas walked over and sat opposite the twins.
"You don’t trust the plan?"
Debbie shook her head.
"It’s not that..."
"I’m just scared."
"What if something goes wrong?"
"What if he realizes it’s a trap?"
Lucas smiled reassuringly.
"It won’t."
"As long as Chloe is handling it..."
"He won’t even know what happened until it’s too late."
Debbie lowered her head slightly.
Although she still felt nervous, Lucas’s calm confidence somehow eased the anxiety in her heart.
Beside her, Daisy quietly squeezed her sister’s hand.
Truthfully...
She wasn’t happy about sending Debbie back to that law firm either.
The thought of her sister facing that disgusting man again made her uncomfortable.
But...
She also wanted revenge.
That shameless boss had ruined Debbie’s career, leaked her private photos, and nearly destroyed both of their lives.
If this was the price of making him pay...
Then she would support her sister without hesitation.
After everything had finally been settled, the atmosphere inside the villa gradually became much lighter.
The heavy tension that had filled the room all afternoon slowly disappeared.
Since it was already getting late, Debbie insisted on cooking dinner as a way of thanking Lucas.
Daisy naturally joined her.
Before Lucas even realized what was happening, the two sisters had already taken over his kitchen.
The sound of chopping vegetables, running water, and occasional laughter echoed through the once-quiet villa.
It no longer felt like a cold mansion occupied by a single person.
It felt...
Lived in.
Lucas leaned casually against the kitchen doorway, watching the twins busily move around as though they had always belonged there.
Seeing them argue over seasoning while secretly helping each other made him chuckle.
"...You two are already treating this place like your own home."
Daisy looked over her shoulder and grinned.
"What?"
"You were the one who told us to make ourselves at home."
Debbie also smiled shyly.
"We’re just following your instructions."
Lucas laughed helplessly.
He couldn’t even argue with that.
Before long, the aroma of freshly cooked food filled the entire villa.
The three of them sat together around the dining table, chatting casually as they enjoyed dinner.
Since meeting Lucas, the twins found themselves genuinely relaxing.
There was no fear.
No pressure.
No thoughts about debt.
Just a peaceful meal.
After dinner, they cleaned up together before calling it a night.
Lucas watched as the twins headed toward one of the guest rooms, chatting softly with each other.
Meanwhile...
He returned alone to his own bedroom.
Looking at the empty room, he couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile.
"...Looks like I’m the lonely one now."
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The following morning...
Warm sunlight poured through the villa’s large windows, filling every corner of the house.
Lucas woke early, took a quick shower, and changed into clean clothes.
Today, he still had classes at the university.
Meanwhile, Debbie had also gotten up early.
She stood in front of the mirror, carefully adjusting her professional outfit.
Although Chloe had already explained the plan in detail, her heart was still beating nervously.
Today...
She would return to the law firm she had been thrown out of.