257 Darwin got into his sleek black Audi and drove away from the tense confrontation. As he sped through the quiet suburban streets, his mind raced with thoughts of the man's sinister threats and mysterious intentions. After about 20 minutes, he arrived at the stately wrought iron gates of his family's estate. Pulling up the long driveway, the mansion soon came into view in all its glory against the moonlit sky. As Darwin parked and made his way inside, he was greeted by the warmth and glow of the foyer. "Mother, I'm home," he called out. "Darwin, is that you?" replied his mother's voice from the sitting room. He walked in to find her reclining on the plush velvet couch, a look of concern on her face. "You're home later than expected. Is everything alright?" He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It's a long story. I had a rather unpleasant run-in with that man again." His mother tutted disapprovingly. "That Edward Blackwell. I never did trust him. What did he want th

259 Their father, Mr. Oakbar stormed into the room, his face contorted with fury. He held a stack of papers tightly clenched in his hand, his eyes ablaze with anger. With a forceful motion, he threw the papers onto the nearest table, causing them to scatter across its surface. The siblings, taken

261 As Zoe poured out her heartache and frustration, Darwin struggled with conflicting emotions. He knew he had to be there for his friend, but the weight of his own guilt weighed heavily on him. Despite his internal turmoil, he remained a supportive listener, offering whatever comfort he could mus

263 Darwin's was surprised but understanding at the same time. This revelation fit a pattern of behavior he had observed in the Oakbar before. It was so quintessentially them to resort to such drastic measures when angered or threatened. Memories flooded back to Darwin, particularly the day he wen

265 As the tension in the corridor thickened, Zayne's mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Darwin's identity than met the eye, especially now that Lambert Wintermere, a prominent figure, was involved. Darwin, sensing Zayne's confusio