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Their initial foray into trading bore fruit as Lucas made a profitable trade of approximately $13,500 after receiving insider data. With each successive trade, the duo became increasingly reckless, with profit margins soaring as Lucas’s trades expanded in size and frequency. What began as a seemingly innocuous partnership quickly spiraled into a web of deception.
Rising Tensions and Growing Prowess
As Lucas’s trading success escalated, so did his disregard for the original agreement with Chris. Lucas had opened a secret trading account, leading to nearly $7 million in profits—this profound betrayal foreshadowed catastrophe. Despite the successes, Chris remained unaware of the extent of Lucas's operations, as the two men drifted deeper into a labyrinth of greed.