83Maxwell's sneer faltered for a moment, taken aback by the sudden change in Darwin's demeanor. His eyes narrowed, trying to decipher this unexpected defiance. "Oh? And what will you do about it?" he challenged, stepping closer, his own hands balling into fists, as if preparing for a confrontation.
84Some people pulled out their own phones to verify the claim. The laughter died down, replaced by a collective sense of incredulity.Maxwell's sneer faltered, replaced by a look of confusion. He glanced at Darwin's clothes, trying to find some sign of the luxury the woman spoke of. His fists uncle
85The sound echoed through the hall, a stark silence following. Maxwell stood frozen, one hand touching his cheek in disbelief, his eyes wide with shock and humiliation. The crowd gasped, some covering their mouths to hide their reactions, while others whispered fervently among themselves.Henry, h
86The crowd, still processing the swift fall from grace of one of their own, whispered among themselves. "Did you see that? Henry Pennington just threw Maxwell out!""Yeah, and over Darwin Wettin, no less. There must be something special about him for Henry to take such a stand."Henry, sensing the
87It had been a week since the party at the Pennington estate. Darwin hadn't heard from Maxwell Wick since that eventful night. As the CEO of Weston Manufacturing Corp, Darwin had been trying to win back customers that Maxwell had stolen. He was also investigating who the mole was in his company th
88As the car glided through the city streets, Darwin found himself glancing at Lana, who was now humming softly to a song on the radio, her earlier display of vulnerability seemingly vanished. The silence between them was filled with the low hum of the car and the occasional chatter from Lana abou
89Lana, previously captivated by the handbags, stiffened at Luke's condescension. Her eyes sparkled, not with excitement, but irritation as she stepped closer to Darwin, clutching his arm and lifting her chin defiantly."I'm Lana, his girlfriend and soon-to-be fiancée. And you are?" she declared, s
90Luke's fists clenched so tightly at his sides that his knuckles whitened, a visible manifestation of his escalating anger and disbelief. "What are you implying, Darwin?" he spat out, his voice a mix of confusion and rising fear, as if he already sensed where this confrontation was heading but ref