Billionaire's Match

Chapter 726

At the time, Lucas was still young. Fear, frustration, and resentment filled his heart. He blamed Nick for his predicament, convinced it was Nick who had caused him to be kidnapped in the first place.

In a desperate bid to save himself, he had even offered to help the kidnappers catch Nick. And so, Lucas had lured Nick to the school gates, exchanging Nick's freedom for his own. But afterward, regret gnawed at him. Lucas wasn't a virtuous man, but he hadn't wanted to harm anyone. Fortunately, Nick had been rescued unharmed. After that, Lucas kept his distance.

They no longer spoke, no longer shared moments. Only after middle school graduation, when financial pressures forced Lucas to drop out, did Nick find him and offer a substantial scholarship. It was then that Lucas realized Nick had never stopped considering him a friend.

Nick had always noticed Lucas's warmth and effort, even if his own aloofness made him seem distant. Nick had never been good with words or social interaction, but in his heart, he valued Lucas as a loyal and capable friend who had helped him countless times.

remembered how, back then, he often spoke of his dream: to study in Naraida, attend the best university, become a top-tier talent, and make a fortune. Nick hadn't commented much at

Nick's sincere words, Lucas had been overwhelmed with shame. He confessed everything he had done, hoping

disdain, but instead, Nick had clapped him

you owe me, remember to pay it back." Lucas never forgot Nick's calm, effortless words. At the time, Nick was still a child, speaking with a cold, expressionless tone- but

had faced many trials. Though he hadn't become the great man he had

he wanted, but every close friend and family member had long vanished from his life.

he had stumbled upon a news report: Nick had arrived in Naraida. Excitement had surged through him.