367 Harrison Blackwood slammed his fist on his mahogany desk, the force of his anger causing a tremor that echoed through the room. The ornate desk cracked under the pressure. "What do you mean they have evidence against us?!" he roared, his voice filled with rage. On the other end of the phone li

369 --- The next day at the office, Darwin's mind was split between preparations for the party and the ongoing legal battle with Silverwood. He called Claire into his office to discuss their strategy. "Claire, my mother has planned a party for tomorrow evening. It’s meant to show our strength and

371 After a while, Dencia stood up and walked over to the window, looking out at the mountains. "It's so beautiful here," she said softly. "I love this view." Darwin joined her, standing close enough to feel her warmth. "It is beautiful," he agreed, his eyes on her more than the scenery. She turn

373 "Hey, Sarie," Joe said, nudging his companion. "Look who we have here. Doesn't he look familiar to you?" Sarie, dressed in a sleek black designer suit with a gold watch glittering on his wrist, glanced over, his eyes narrowing. "Yeah, he does. Wait a minute…" His expression lit up with recogni

375 As the tension thickened between Darwin, Joe, and Sarie outside the Grand Pavilion Nightclub, a small crowd began to gather. Curious onlookers whispered among themselves, trying to piece together what was happening. "What's going on?" one girl asked, her voice tinged with excitement. "It's Sa