21 Darius arrived at The Velvet Spoon, Strawberry City's most opulent dining establishment. The grandeur of the place took him by surprise, with its crystal chandeliers casting a soft glow over the plush velvet seats and marble floors that seemed to sparkle underfoot. He was here to meet Mr. Sanche

23 Inside the diamond box, the ambiance shifted dramatically. It was as though Darius had stepped into another world. The room glimmered softly under the muted light, casting an ethereal glow on the faces of the four individuals seated there. As they took their seats, Mr. Sanchez, with a composed

25 Darius barely gave Howard and Lydia a second glance, their insults feeling like nothing more than an annoying buzz in his ears. He had heard it all before, and today, their words seemed especially hollow. Turning to leave, he heard Howard's voice cut through the air, a note of forced superiority

27 Micheal burst into laughter, the sound harsh and mocking. He fixed his gaze on Darius, his eyes gleaming with malice. "You think you're some sort of hero, kid?" Micheal sneered, stepping closer until he was only a few feet away from Darius. "I'm here on behalf of the Werner family. They're in

29 Everyone could only stare in disbelief as Trevor, the feared boss known as Tiger, knelt before Darius with an unexpected humility. Darius, though young, had a maturity that belied his years. He looked down at Trevor, who was kneeling before him, and said firmly, "Stand up, Tiger. You didn't do