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
The next day, which was the day of the gala which Fiona had invited him to arrive, Darwin was looking dapper in one of the suits he had purchased the day before, although the suit was slightly bigger than him but he still looked and felt good. "Not so bad" He said to himself, as he assessed himsel
51 As Luke and Lisa pushed through the crowd, anger and disbelief etched across their faces, they were stunned by the sight that greeted them. Darwin and Fiona stood there, looking like they owned the place, which just added fuel to their burning resentment. "Darwin? Fiona?" Lisa's voice dripped w
52 "This is a prestigious event, not a place for petty squabbles." He continued. Luke, taking a deep breath, managed a strained smile. "No problem at all. We were just leaving," he said, taking Lisa's hand and pulling her away before she could protest. As they walked away, Lisa's parting shot was
53 The gala's atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the organizer, a man of considerable presence, stepped up to the microphone. His voice, clear and resonant, effortlessly captured the attention of the distinguished crowd gathered in the grand ballroom. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the fift
54 A stunned silence fell over the room as the organizer announced Darwin's name. Whispers immediately broke out among the guests. "Darwin Wettin?" said a distinguished gentleman in a tailored suit. "I don't believe I'm familiar with that name." His companion, a woman draped in elegant jewels, s
55 The surrounding guests started to notice the altercation, their whispers and glances adding fuel to the already volatile situation. "Not another scene with these people," sighed one woman. "They do seem rather jealous of Mr. Wettin's honor," remarked a man. "Can't stand that someone else is g