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.

and make a fortune. Nick hadn't commented much at the time, but when Lucas faced

every expense as long as Lucas performed academically. Hearing Nick's

clapped him firmly on the

time, Nick

the great man he had dreamed of,

every close friend and family

Nick had arrived in Naraida. Excitement had surged through him. He didn't know if his old friend would remember him, but he had resolved to see

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