Chapter 50. Ariana’s Legacy

It was midnight, and Lucas sat in his casino, smoking and sniffing as he looked at his gold watch.

"The woman is late again," Richard, his right-hand man, remarked, and Lucas gestured for him to be quiet.

"Watch your tone. You wouldn't want to anger her," Lucas said with a smirk.

"Boss, she has no right to keep you waiting. This is the second time she's done this, which is unacceptable," the man retorted in frustration.

A woman entered the casino, wearing a sleek outfit that accentuated her long legs, a hat, and sunglasses that added to her allure.

"No need for the commotion, I'm here now," the woman said as she sat across from Lucas, who greeted her with a smirk.

"You're late!" he exclaimed with a wide grin.

"Oh darling, I wouldn't lie. I enjoy it when a man waits for me. It excites me," the woman replied as a waiter brought a bottle of champagne.

"You're lucky I like you that way," Lucas said, playing with his cards. The wom