251Adrian scoffed, shaking his head with a condescending chuckle. "Oh, you’ve got it all figured out, don’t you? How cute. You must think you’re something special, standing up to the big bad wolf. But the reality is, you’re just a kid playing in a grown man’s world, and you’re going to get burned i

253As Adrian was dragged out of the office, his furious shouting echoed through the corridor, drawing curious glances from passersby. Darius, his posture now relaxed but still taut with underlying tension, returned to his desk. He picked up his phone and dialed a number, waiting for the call to con

255As Adrian followed Vince into the café, he couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling creeping up his spine. The man had appeared out of nowhere, offering help just when Adrian needed it most. It was too convenient, too well-timed, and Adrian's instincts were screaming at him to be cautious. But the allu

257Adrian looked up and blinked in surprise, caught off guard by her sudden appearance. "Sophie? What are you doing here?" he asked, trying to keep his voice calm."Sophie?" Vince echoed, glancing at Adrian with raised eyebrows. His eyes flicked over Sophie, clearly curious."She’s my sister," Adri

259**Back at Darius’s office,** Lila Kennedy was finishing her proposal, her voice steady and filled with confidence. "So, what do you say, Darius? Are you ready to take this deal?" Darius leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he considered her offer. "Your proposal is certainly temptin