CHAPTER 86

  Aubrey's POV

  The days following Lucas' proposal were a whirlwind of joy and excitement. I couldn't believe I was finally going to marry the man of my dreams. The pain of my past seemed to fade a little more each day as I focused on the future. Lucas and I spent every moment together, planning our wedding and dreaming about the life we would build.

  One evening, as we sat on the balcony of our new home, Lucas turned to me with a serious expression. "Aubrey, there's something I need to tell you," he said, his voice steady but cautious.

  I looked at him, my heart skipping a beat. "What is it?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.

  He took a deep breath. "I've been in contact with Dario lately. He's going through a lot right now, and he needs our help."

  I frowned, surprised. "Dario? What's going on?"

  After Lucas declared our engagement, Carvers' Corp and Ambers' Empire made a merge, nullifying my previous businesses with Fowler's Enterprise.