Chapter 26: Hidden In The Library
Lucas paced around his study, the tension in his shoulders evident as he scrolled through his phone.
Amos had been swift in removing the viral images, but the damage had already been done.
News outlets and gossip sites had latched onto the story of him and Aurora like wolves, tearing apart every shred of the secret they had left.
He threw his phone onto the leather couch, running a hand through his hair in frustration.
As much as he wanted to blame the paparazzi for the leaks, a part of him knew it went deeper than that.
Someone was watching—someone with a vested interest in dragging their private life into the public eye.
The soft knock on the door barely registered in his mind until Amos stepped into the room, his expression grim but composed.
"It's done," Amos said, his voice low. "The photos are scrubbed from every platform. I made sure of it."
Lucas didn't respond immediately, his thoughts swirling with an undercurrent of unease. He stared at Amos, who shifted uncomfortably under his scrutiny.
"Something else on your mind, sir?" Amos asked carefully.
Before Lucas could answer, a muffled shout echoed from the hallway, followed by hurried footsteps approaching his study.