111Alejandro's expression hardened, his disappointment evident. "Another chance? You had your chance to do the right thing, and you failed. I won't tolerate such behavior in my presence, or in this establishment."The guardians hung their heads, realizing the gravity of their mistake. "We're sorry,

113As Darius navigated through the crowd, his eyes scanned the room in hopes of spotting a familiar face, but to no avail. Meanwhile, across the room, a couple dressed in timeless black and white attire caught the attention of many. Howard, in a tailored black suit, and Lydia, in a stunning white g

115 Lydia and Howard exchanged furious glances, their anger fueling the fire within each of them.Lydia's voice dripped with scorn as she shot back at Darius, her words laced with venom. "Darius, we'll see about that. No amount of deception can cloak your true nature forever."Howard's fists clench

117Back at the center of the confrontation, Darius continued to hold his ground against Nathan's barrage of threats. His calm demeanor seemed to infuriate Nathan even more, fueling his desire to assert dominance over his perceived rival.Darius took a deep breath to calm himself, though his hands s

119Lydia and Howard exchanged a knowing glance, their smiles turning into smirks. "Of course, Nathan. We wouldn't dream of interfering," Howard replied smoothly, though the gleam in his eyes betrayed his true intentions.Nathan's expression hardened as he watched them, his suspicions growing with e