Chapter 49 Web of Deceit

"Bernard Hotel,” Sarah announced, the weight of her revelation hanging heavily in the air. “Someone from Bernard Hotel uploaded.” Lucas's expression shifted from being worried to a fierce determination as Sarah's revelation hit him like a bolt of lightning. David Bernard. The name reverberated in his mind, stirring memories of confrontations and troubles that had plagued Eleanor's life. His jaw clenched, and his eyes narrowed with resolve. "That's it," he breathed, a fire igniting within him. "David Bernard... is behind all this." Matthew, his brows furrowed in concern, turned to Lucas. "Man. Stay out of this," he insisted, his voice laced with urgency and concern. But this time, Lucas's resolve was unyielding. His eyes locked onto Sarah, a steely determination glinting within them. "I can't stay out of this, not now," Lucas countered, his voice firm and resolute. The revelation had ignited a fire within him, a determination to confront the truth behind Eleanor's disappearance. Sa