Chapter 178 - Acquiring the mansion.

Lukas woke up at dawn, sunlight pouring gently through the tall windows of his Philadelphia suite. He stretched, his mind still lingering on the awkward moment from last night. His thoughts didn't dwell too long, though—he had plans. After a quick splash of cold water and a change into sleek gym wear, he headed down to the private gym within the suite complex. The gym was state-of-the-art: marble floors, chrome weights, touchscreen-integrated treadmills, and chilled towels stacked in neat rows. Lukas trained hard, his mind unusually focused, each rep almost mechanical.