Chapter 541. Ungrateful Fool

Lucas winced, a sharp pain shooting through his head, just as the door burst open. Rupert stormed in. Right behind him were Dave and Bianca, both looking tense, afraid Rupert might lose control.

“Dad, please listen. Dave and Bianca—”

Before he could finish, Lucas slapped him hard across the face. “Shut up! You ungrateful fool!”

Wyatt rushed in from behind and quickly forced Rupert to the ground.

“Let me go!” Rupert yelled, struggling against Wyatt’s grip.

Realizing how serious things had gotten, Rupert looked at Lucas, his eyes full of disbelief. “Dad, what’s happening? Dave and Bianca set me up. This isn’t what it looks like!”

Just then, Franklin and the security team rushed into the room. Lucas raised his hand, signaling the guards to stay back. Only Franklin remained beside him.

Franklin didn’t say a word. He knew Lucas had a reason for letting him stay.

Rupert had spent the whole night trying to find Bianca but came up empty. When