198In a bustling café nestled in the heart of the city, Darwin sat alone at a small table, nursing a cup of coffee as he scrolled through his phone, trying to distract himself from the turmoil in his mind. His thoughts swirled with the recent lies of Arthur, the Oakbars and the unwanted intrusion o

200"I must say, I've never seen someone so persistent in their delusions," the waiter sneered, his tone dripping with condescension as he leaned against the counter, arms folded across his chest.Darwin's patience wore thin as the waiter continued to belittle him in front of Zoe. He could feel the

202Zayne Oakbar couldn't believe his eyes. There, standing in his family's mansion, was the last person he ever expected to see—Darwin, the scumbag who had dared to insult him. His fists clenched at his sides, anger bubbling up inside him like a volcanic eruption ready to burst.Darwin met Zayne's

204Zayne's eyes narrowed into slits as he took a menacing step forward too, his towering figure casting a shadow over Darwin. "You have some nerve showing your face here and insulting me," he growled, his voice low and dangerous.Darwin stood his ground, refusing to back down in the face of Zayne's

206Zoe's eyes widened in shock. "No, of course not!" she exclaimed. "I had no idea who you were or about your history with Zayne. It was just a coincidence, I swear."Darwin clenched his fists, his heart pounding in anger. "Some coincidence. You expect me to believe you falling for the one man who