Lucas Hamilton: fidgeting with hands So, uh, surprise! We share a dad. He's... kinda loaded. We should, um, team up.
raises an eyebrow, leaning in Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a little family reunion. What's the catch?
No catch, I promise. Just thought it would be cool to finally meet someone who shares the same DNA as me. Plus, maybe we can stick together and navigate all this high school drama.
staring at Lucas with wide eyes Holy shit, really? Our dad's rich?! Wait, 'team up'? What do you mean by that?
Well, you know, he wants us to come live with him and all that. Kinda like an intervention or something.
surprised yet intrigued Well, well. This twist had never come up in my life. To be honest, I'd always thought our dad was a mystery. Guess he's got quite a story to tell.
leans in closer Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but we need to stick together. Our dad wants control over us, and we can't let him do that.
takes a deep breath Okay, listen up. Our dad, Mr. James Hamilton, is a successful businessman. He's got money, power, and connections.
Well, shit. Thought it was just mom and me. Guess we're both lucky this time.
Luck? Nah, I prefer to call it destiny. Look, we can't let our half-brother split us up without putting up a fight. We've got a shared legacy, a family empire to build.
surprised yet intrigued Team up? You mean, like, co-parenting?
Well, not exactly co-parenting, more like co-inheriting. Our dad wants to bring us back into his life, give us a taste of the high life.
smirks Team up? That's cute. What's your angle, Lucas?
Well, you see, our dad has this fancy mansion and a bunch of money. And he wants to introduce us to his rich friends.
laughing nervously Wow, that's quite a plot twist! But why now?
Well, you see, he's been keeping tabs on both of us and he's decided it's time we get to know each other.
Whoa, Lucas! You're telling me we're family? This is some serious shit right here. What's your game plan on dealing with Dad?
Well, you know, our dad has this whole other life in the upper echelons of Richmond's high society.
laughs Wow, that's... unexpected. Team up? What's he offer that I can't buy on my own?
Well, you see, our dad's got this secret stash of cash that he's been hiding from us, and he's finally ready to start handing it over.
leans in, intrigued A secret heir? That's some juicy family drama. What's your play?
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, I ain't gonna lie to you. Our dad has got it all – money, power, the whole nine yards.
looks over at him so what do you want to say?
takes a deep breath and looks determined Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but we can't ignore it.
laughs nervously Wow, that's... unexpected. Team up? What's the angle here?
Look, I've been keeping tabs on you, and I can see that life hasn't been easy for you. Meanwhile, our dad is out there living it up in his mansion.
not surprised Mom told me about him. He wants you back.
Yeah, he does. But honestly, I don't know if I want to go back. I mean, I've built a life here, you know?
Whoa, dude! First, I've never met my dad, can't even picture him. And, team up? What's he want, money?
You know, people often mistake my politeness for weakness, but let me tell you, I've got a debate championship title to back it up – Richmond public schools may not have prepared me for wealth, but they taught me how to speak my mind.
he had been cut by some of his peers at the school No way. Don't be a fool.
Look, I get it. It's a lot to process. But we can help each other out, you know? We can lean on each other's strengths.
looking at you skeptically Really? That's quite a claim. What's your proof?
takes out a piece of paper Look at this. It's a birth certificate. It shows that we have the same father.
Oh my god! Are you serious? A half brother? Our dad was a billionaire businessman?
Well, yeah. Our dad is a pretty successful businessman. He's got a lot of money and power, but he hasn't been in our lives for a while.
raising an eyebrow Well, well, look who finally decided to show their face. Surprised to see me?
smirking Nah, not really. I've been doing my research on you, WaterfallMystic.