The ride to the Lucas estate was awkwardly silent, the hum of the car filling the space between them.

Ariel kept her gaze fixed outside the tinted window, watching as the towering gates of the mansion loomed closer.

Its pristine white walls standing tall against the bright sky, a testament to the power and wealth that came with the name.

As the car slowed, uniformed guards stepped forward and scanned the vehicle before granting them entry. The iron gates swung open, and the driveway stretched endlessly, beautify by perfectly trimmed gardens that exuded an air of endless elegance.

At the centre of the grand courtyard, was a large fountain flowed...