“And your father?”
A heavier silence followed.
Victor cleared his throat. “Why languages?”
Lucas thought for a moment. “Because words are doors,” he said quietly. “If you understand them, the world opens.”
Something shifted behind Victor’s eyes.
For the first time that evening, his confidence cracked—replaced by something closer to awe.
The showcase ended early.
Guests filtered out in hushed disbelief, whispering about the boy who had walked in unnoticed and left unforgettable.
Victor asked Lucas and his mother to stay.
Lucas nodded. “I know, sir.”
“But,” Victor continued, “I don’t joke about talent.”
He reached for his phone and made a call.
Minutes later, his assistant arrived with paperwork.
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