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
98As the skepticism around Darwin reached its peak, the atmosphere in the bank was charged with disbelief and mockery. The gathered crowd, fueled by Emmanuel's taunts, was ready to witness what they believed would be Darwin's ultimate humiliation. Just then, a new voice cut through the noise, draw
99As Darwin explored the exclusive lounge, his curiosity led him to an ultra-premium ATM, the likes of which he'd never seen before. The manager, eager to regain Darwin's favor, stood by, offering assistance. "Shall we proceed with your transactions, Mr. Wettin?" he asked, his voice laced with a ne
100The room seemed to freeze for a moment, Darwin's frown deepening as he was confused. Emmanuel's eyes sparkled with malice, his earlier rage now replaced by a smug satisfaction. "Got you now, don't I?" he sneered, waving the card like a flag of victory.The crowd had dispersed, but the sounds of