Chapter 339 Asking For Help
Now that Luke was present and appeared to fully grasp the situation, Hera needed to take charge of the conversation. She was the only one with a deep understanding of Luke’s connections to the underground world.
"Luke, thank you for meeting with us. The issue began when Mr. Troy had to investigate everyone in the restaurant on the day of the drugging incident, trying to identify the mastermind. He discovered that Rafael’s sister was entangled in something, as detailed in the report you’ve seen," Hera began, nodding at him. Since he had chosen to sit on her left side, she was able to observe every nuance of his expression.
She could clearly see his deep golden eyes swirling with intense passion as he focused on her, undisturbed by the presence of others. Luke nodded in response to Hera’s introduction, encouraging her to continue while taking a sip of the tea she had served him.
Hera continued, "Mr. Troy asked me to act as the intermediary between him and Rafael to ensure that he doesn’t come across as trying to blackmail or exploit Rafael over this situation. Additionally, Mr. Troy and I are acquainted from a previous incident, and since I was also a victim in the drugging case, it seemed appropriate for me to be involved." Hera sensed that under Luke’s intense scrutiny, failing to clarify her connection to Gerald could provoke a reaction—whether it be detrimental to Gerald or causing Luke to dismiss her explanation entirely.
As a friend of a transmigrator who had shared the details of their world and their future developments with her, Hera was well aware of Luke’s true nature and identity. Despite his outward appearance as a gentleman—warm, refreshing, and seemingly incapable of harming even an ant—he was, in fact, an underground international mafia boss known for his impatience and brutality.
The saying that every seemingly pitiful person hides a dark and shameful past holds true. Similarly, behind every smiling facade often lurks a tiger, waiting patiently for its prey to fall into its trap before it strikes.
Even the current Alice is unaware of this information about Luke, as she hasn’t yet reached the part of the novel where he reveals his true nature while protecting her from the villain pursuing them after their battle against the Averys and their subsequent fall from power.
This is why Luke is the primary male lead. Not only does he possess the greatest strength, influence, power, and wealth among the male leads, but he also has the most significant character development ahead of him, with deep-seated darkness within. The main story revolves around his journey through this darkness, with Alice playing a crucial role as his saving grace and redemption for the crimes he has committed.
What crimes? Luke’s level of unscrupulousness surpasses that of the other male leads, as he is an international mafia boss entangled with global criminals. His criminal activities include drug trafficking, human trafficking, hitman services, and smuggling firearms. He also controls a significant sea route, where cargo ships travel between countries. This means he holds dominion over his own maritime territory, where even coast guards and pirates dare not venture without his consent, as crossing him would result in immediate and devastating consequences.
However, even though these crimes were committed by his subordinates, it hardly makes a difference. Luke never intervened to stop their actions and was fully aware of the results. His inaction and acceptance of the outcomes imply his complicity and responsibility for the criminal activities carried out under his command.
Luke was solely focused on the results, indifferent to the process and without a shred of guilt. His efficiency-driven mindset meant he pursued his goals without regard for the moral implications. This is why Hera was initially averse to involving herself with the male leads. Despite their stunning appearances and impressive attributes, the darkness and ugliness hidden behind their facade were enough to make her wary.