Situation of the Corporation

Alexis was furious, but this was DC, where the Cole family wasn't a big deal, unlike in California, where they were at the top of the hierarchy.

Moreover, the Stardust Corporation was backed by the Huttons, one of the eight most powerful families in DC, so it wasn't easy to provoke.

Alexis didn't want Lucas to end up offending the Huttons because of her.

"Lucas, go ahead and take care of your matters first! Don't bother about what this bastard says!" Alexis let go of Lucas's arm reluctantly. "I'll treat you to a meal when you're free tonight!"

"Okay, see you tonight then." Lucas nodded and turned to leave.

Lucas wasn't that free to bother with a young man in his early twenties.

But as soon as Lucas took two steps, Brent stopped him.

"Punk, do you think I'm dead? I've already said that Alexis is my woman. How dare you agree to eat dinner with her right in front of me? Do you not take me seriously?!