Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

*AT THE ALEXANDRE’S FAMILY MANSION*

Lucas sat with his family in the dinning hall as they ate lunch together. It was silent all through and all that could be heard was the clicking of cutlery on the plates and munching of food.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Ever since he had returned home, his father hadn’t said a word to him. He just ignored him even though Lucas tried talking him. He acted like Lucas doesn’t even exist.

Now, the family were all seated together but no one had the guts to start up a conversation due to the grim expression Mr. Alexandre had on his face. Lunch went by quickly and it was now the time for dessert.

After the maids had served the desserts and left, Mr. Alexandre cleared his throat to speak.

“What are you doing here??” His question was directed to Lucas.

Lucas opened his mouth but no words could come out. Seeing how he didn’t have anything to say, Mrs. Alexandre decided to speak up for him.

“What do you mean by that question darling? He’s your son, doesn’t he have a right to be here??” She asked.

“He doesn’t. He lost that chance the moment he turned his back on this family all for a that whore.” Lucas’s expression hardened but he didn’t talk back to his father like he used to whenever the old man made bad remarks about Bianca.

He knew his father wasn’t going to welcome him with opened arms so he was somewhat prepared for whatever that was coming but it still hurt him because this was his father.

“I asked why you’re here? Did your girlfriend finally see you for the worthless piece of shit that you are and dumped you??”

“Owen!! This is our son, our first child. How dare you address him with such words!!” Mrs. Alexandre who couldn’t hold back her temper asked aloud, startling everyone in the hall, except Mr. Alexandre of course.

“What’s wrong with all I had just said?? Isn’t he worthless?? The only thing be knows how to do is squander my money and cause trouble. Why shouldn’t I address him with worse words??” He asked, his voice filled with pure irritation.

“Dad.. mom, this isn’t something worth fighting over. Please calm down.” Nicholas, Lucas’s younger brother, and the second child in the family said.

“Nick is right. You both should please calm down. We should be glad our brother has finally come back home to us.” Noelle, the only daughter and last born in the family said.

“And why should I be glad about that?? My life has been peaceful since the day he left and now, he’s back to put me back in my misery.”

“Don’t say that dad. He’s your son, our brother.”

“He’s no son of mine. He lost that title ages ago. Go back to where you came from because all I know is that I have just two children. I know no Lucas.”

“Dad!!!”Lucas couldn’t bear it anymore so he screamed aloud, startling everyone, including his father.

“Really?? I’m not your son??” He asked, his eyes red showing how hurt he was.

“Lucas…” His mother called, trying to console him but he didn’t listen.

“Do you know what I had to do to get back here???” He asked again.

“What?? What’s more worse than the misery you put is through??” His father asked back, deciding not to hold back his hurtful words.

“I… I left the one person that truly loved me. Do you know how that feels, to let go of someone that truly loves you??” He croaked out, painfully.

“If you know that she really did love you, why did you come back? Why didn’t you just spend the rest of your life with her??”

“Because I love her. I can’t put her through the misery of being pulled back by a worthless piece of shit like me.”

“Lucas, you aren’t worthless.”

“Yes I am mom. You all have made it known to me for a very long time. You always compare me to Francis everytine even though he is dead. Do you know how that feels to be giving your all and still not being able to get credit for it??”

“Maybe it’s because you can never be better than Francis.”

“Dad!!”

“Owen!!” Noelle, Nicholas and Mrs. Alexandre called out.

“I’m not??” Lucas’s voice cracked more and more each passing second.

“You can never be like Francis no matter how hard you try. You’re the worst child I have ever had. Even your younger ones are doing better than you in everything. I wish you were the one that died and not Francis that day the accident occurred!!” Mr. Alexandre screamed out.

“What the he is wrong with you Owen? Why would you say that?” Mrs. Alexandre asked angrily.

“Don’t question me woman. You also wished he was the one driving in the car that day so don’t act like I’m the cruel one here!!”

“Is that true mom??” Lucas asked, the tears he had been trying to hold back fell freely down his eyes.

“N… no Lucas. Don’t listen to him. I have never thought that way towards you.” Mrs. Alexandre pleaded in tears as she tried to hold him but he moved away from her.

“What have I ever done to deserve this ill treatments from you all?? Can’t you just love me without comparing me to someone who’s dead???”

“You can never be compared to Francis because he’s far better than you in everything. Word of advice, you better go back to that girl you claimed loves you. I’m sure you’ll be more accepted there than in my house.” Mr. Alexandre muttered as he stood up from his chair.

“I don’t want to ever see you again.” Was the last thing he said before he left the hall.

Lucas could feel his whole world shatter when reality had finally dawned on him. He raised his head up only to see three pair of eyes staring at him in worry and concern.

He knew damn well that it was all an act. They have always been faking their love for him since day one. He could never be good enough to be amongst this family.

So sad that he had to loose Bianca, the only one that truly loved and cherished him for him to figure it out. Well, he isn’t going to give up now. He didn’t come here for their love, he came for revenge.

He was going to make everyone that had ever hurt him pay dearly for what they did. Ariel and his family included.