42 Darwin also cleared his throat and gazed at the manager, “Will it make any difference if I present the card?” The manager didn't give him a reply, only stretching out his hand to receive the card, struggling his shoulders, Darwin fished the card out of his pocket and placed it on the waiting p
43 Luke clenched his fists in anger, grinding his teeth at Darwin's audacity. Lisa scowled with flaming cheeks, rolling her eyes dismissively. Darwin remained composed, arching a brow at their reaction. "There seems to be an issue here that requires your assistance," Darwin replied calmly into th
44 As the manager fumbled with the phone, his face pale and voice shaky, Darwin watched with a mixture of disdain and satisfaction. The atmosphere in 'The Pinnacle' restaurant had shifted palpably. Luke and Lisa, previously reveling in Darwin's imminent expulsion, now looked around, their expressio
45 The waiter cleared his throat nervously after the chaotic scene that had just unfolded. "Right this way please, to the VIP room." Darwin nodded curtly, offering his arm to Fiona. She took it with a reassuring smile, still processing all that had transpired. Internally, Darwin was seething, thou
46 After work, Darwin returned to the Wettin estate, exhausted but satisfied with how his first days had gone. Upon arriving home, James immediately informed Darwin that Lady Margaret wished to speak with him in the living room. Curious about what his mother wanted to discuss, Darwin made his wa
47 Darwin kept his composure as he attempted to bypass Mark, whose sneer had grown wider with every moment of Darwin's discomfort. "Excuse me," Darwin said, his voice steady despite the turmoil brewing inside him. Mark, leaning against the column with an air of entitlement, simply laughed. "What's
48 The salesgirl's eyes narrowed as she glanced at Darwin's card with thinly veiled disdain. Mark let out a derisive laugh, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Where did you get that, Darwin?" Mark sneered. "Did you pick it out of the trash?" Darwin clenched his jaw, fighting to remain calm as hot a
49 The salesgirl's eyes gleamed with a cold, triumphant malice, while Mark's laughter echoed mockingly around them. "Oh, this is just perfect!" Mark crowed, barely able to contain his glee. He rocked back on his heels, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. "What did I say, huh? Just a beggar trying t