68 In the aftermath of chaos, a hush fell over the VIP lounge as the security team, led by Lon, a seasoned man with an air of authority, entered. The shattered remains of the cassowary enclosure lay before them, drawing gasps and murmurs from the onlookers. A woman in a sleek dress whispered to

70 In that moment, the pieces clicked into place for Darwin. Elliot must have resolved the issue after his call, and here was Dave, soaking up the glory. Darwin's gaze landed on Dave, who was basking in the adoration of their friends, a hero in their eyes. Dave caught his look, offering a smile of

72 The tension among the group was palpable, the air thick with confusion and rising anger. Dave, his cheek still stinging from Lana's slap, stared at Darwin, his eyes narrowing into slits. "What's your deal with my girlfriend, Darwin? And why is she calling you 'sir'?" he demanded, his voice low a

74In the cool evening air, Darwin stood, a picture of calm, as he watched Dave's car vanish into the night. Beside him, Lana's guilt painted her features. "Sir, I... I'm sorry about Dave. You know how he gets," she stammered, her voice a mixture of regret and hope for forgiveness.Darwin, his smile

76The next morning, even though Darwin was tired by the last day's event, he woke up determined to face the new day. As he got ready, his mind wandered to the office. He wondered what had happened after he left and how things would be now. Walking into the building lobby, Darwin spotted Amy at the