CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR - A Legacy Worth Fighting For

Isabella clapped her hands together, delighted. "Wonderful! Let's start with your current marketing strategy. I have some ideas that could really shake things up..." As the morning wore on, Lucas found himself caught up in Isabella's enthusiasm. Her ideas were innovative, her connections impressive. He could see the potential for Montgomery's to grow in ways he hadn't even considered. By lunchtime, Isabella had convinced Lucas to let her reach out to some of her contacts in the food industry. "Just to test the waters," she assured him. "No commitments yet." Lucas nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and unease. "Okay, but let's keep this low-key for now. I need to discuss all of this with Ella first." Isabella's smile didn't quite reach her eyes. "Of course, darling. I wouldn't dream of overstepping." As Isabella left, promising to return the next day with more ideas, Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that he was walking a dangerous line. Meanwhile, Ella had packed her bags and was