92"Look at him, standing there like he owns the place," one onlooker scoffed, their lip curling with disdain."He's nothing but a fool," another agreed, their voice tinged with pity.But despite the murmurs and whispers that surrounded them, Darius remained steadfast, his gaze locked on Nathan with

94Nathan Lucre's eyes widened in disbelief as Darius's words hung in the air like a thick fog, his mind struggling to comprehend the sheer audacity of the man before him. The silence that followed was deafening, a palpable tension gripping the air as Nathan and the other patrons processed Darius's

96Darius walked away of the Moonlight Bar, his fists clenched tightly at his sides, his heart pounding with fury and indignation. How dare Nathan and those two fools of guards treat him with such disrespect? He pulled out his phone with trembling hands and dialed Trevor Jackson's number, also known

98The server returned with Darius's drink, setting it down with a polite nod. Darius took a sip, relishing the smooth burn of the whiskey as he surveyed the bustling bar. His gaze settled on Nathan, who was engaged in conversation with a young woman. She exuded an air of confidence and allure, her

100Nathan's smile faltered, a flicker of panic flashing in his eyes before he masked it with false bravado. "Is that a threat, Darius?" he challenged, his voice tinged with defiance. "Because I must say, it's rather disappointing coming from you."Darius shook his head in exasperation, his frustrat