171The next morning at Sanchez Industries, the atmosphere was noticeably lighter. The previous day's confrontation still lingered, but for the moment, both Sanchez and Darius found solace in their shared amusement. Darius reclined in his chair, a smug grin playing on his lips as Sanchez bustled aro

173The next morning, Darius awoke in his spacious, modern bedroom. The sun’s first light filtered through the large windows, casting a soft glow over the room's minimalist decor. Rising from the king-sized bed, he stretched briefly before heading to the en-suite bathroom. A quick, invigorating show

175Around them, a crowd of Apex Innovation employees had started to gather, drawn by the commotion. They whispered among themselves, shooting curious glances at Darius, their expressions a mix of amusement and anticipation."Isn’t that Chernin's spot? The new guy’s in trouble," one whispered to ano

177The gatekeeper's face fell, hurt flashing across his features. Darius's jaw clenched at the blatant disrespect. He could no longer stand by and watch."You have no right to insult him like that," Darius said, his voice trembling with anger. "He might be beneath you in this hierarchy, but he's st

179Albert burst into laughter, clutching his stomach as he laughed so hard. Through his fits of laughter, he managed to gasp out, "Ha! If you're the owner, then I must be Santa Claus!" His loud guffaws echoed through the crowd, igniting a wave of laughter and mocking jeers aimed at Darius.At first