110The mysterious man's arrival instantly ignited a whirlwind of admiration and speculation among the guests, his entrance marked not only by his captivating presence but also by the opulent display of his arrival."Have you seen that car? A Rolls Royce XXV, isn't it just marvelous?""Truly stunnin
111Darwin, however, remained composed, despite the growing urge to defend himself against her unjust criticisms. He knew that reacting would only give her the satisfaction she craved. Jake noticed Darwin's barely contained anger and placed a hand on his friend's shoulder. "She's not worth it, mate
112Vincent's smug look didn't falter, basking in the attention and the whispered praises from the crowd. Darwin, witnessing this, felt a twinge of irritation but quickly reminded himself of the evening's true purpose. He could see through Mrs. Blackthorn's charade, recognizing her attempts to elev
113Recovering from her initial shock, Mrs. Blackthorn cleared her throat, a gesture of regaining her composure. "Ladies and gentlemen," she began, her voice trembling slightly with excitement, "I have just been informed of a development that is nothing short of miraculous."Vincent, still basking i
114Vincent's grin faltered, his face contorting into a mask of disbelief and irritation. 'This can't be happening,' his mind screamed, fists clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white.Liz's mouth fell open, her earlier confidence shattering.Her eyes widened, shock painting her features. "Darw
115The atmosphere remained charged as Darwin concluded his address. Murmurs of respect, skepticism, and outright disbelief wove through the crowd like electric currents. Jake and Thomas, who had been standing at the back, exchanged looks of utter bewilderment. Pushing through the throng, they made
116 The shop was bustling with activity, patrons weaving through aisles filled with history. Darwin's gaze swept across the room, taking in the familiar yet always enchanting sight of ancient relics and treasures."Good morning," greeted Mr. Roth, the shop's owner, emerging from behind a towering s
117The shop, once bustling with benign curiosity, had morphed into an arena of tension. Darwin's composed demeanor stood in stark contrast to the wealthy man's escalating fury, their exchange becoming the day's unexpected spectacle."You've no idea the kind of mistake you're making," the man hissed