91Lisa and Luke watched in stunned silence as the store assistant hurried away. An uneasy silence fell upon the group as they awaited her return. Luke's fists were clenched so tightly at his sides that his knuckles were bone white. Sweat beaded on his forehead as the implications of Darwin's actio
92Darwin and Lana, seated in their private booth, were just beginning to peruse the menu when Darwin's eyes abruptly shifted toward the entrance. Lana, noticing the change in his demeanor, followed his gaze. She saw a man and a woman entering — both exuding an air of entitlement that was palpable e
93Darwin, standing firm with a calm demeanor that belied the tension of the moment, looked Alexander and Elizabeth directly in the eyes. The surrounding whispers of the other patrons grew louder, their curiosity piqued by the unfolding drama."Surely, you jest," Elizabeth said, her voice laced with
94"Look, they're actually going through with it!""Can you believe Alexander? Bringing the manager over like this is some schoolyard tattle-tale.""I've never seen anything like this here before. This guy, Darwin must have really hit a nerve.""Do you think the manager will actually kick him out? I
95Alexander, fists clenching and unclenching at his sides, could barely contain his fury. "My father, Henry Pennington, will hear about this," he growled, teeth gritted, the threat hanging in the air like a storm cloud.The tension in the room spiked, patrons glancing at each other with wide eyes,
96As Darwin Wettin left his office earlier than usual, a sense of nostalgia washed over him. Instead of heading straight home to Villa Wettin, he made a detour, steering his car in the opposite direction. After about an hour and a half of driving, he arrived at a familiar yet distant place from his
97As Darwin stood firm, claiming his status as an SVIP, the skepticism in the air was palpable. The bank employee, her smile long faded, looked at him with a mix of impatience and disbelief. The security guards, muscles tense, were ready to act on her signal.Another stranger in the crowd, dressed
Darwin shook his head, a mix of frustration and disbelief coloring his tone. "This is not about impressing anyone. It's about recognition for contributions and achievements that you clearly know nothing about."The onlookers, now fully engrossed in the exchange, murmured among themselves. The skepti