143Albert burst into laughter, so hard that he had to clutch his stomach. Through his fits of laughter, he managed to gasp out, "Ha! If you're the owner, then I must be Santa Claus!" His loud guffaws echoed through the crowd, sparking a wave of laughter and mocking jeers directed at Darwin.People
144The crowd of onlookers numbered around 20 employees who had gathered in the parking lot during their lunch break, drawn by the commotion. Word had spread quickly through the office grapevine that Albert was confronting some intruder who had parked in his spot. No one wanted to miss the inevitabl
145Albert, now visibly shaking, couldn't believe the turn of events. "No way, no way he's the big shot," he muttered under his breath, unable to reconcile the Darwin he knew with the owner of the company. His disbelief was so strong, it pushed him to speak out, "There's been some mistake. He—he's a
146As the guards began to lead a still-resisting Albert away, the crowd parted to make way, their expressions a mixture of relief and curiosity. The path cleared by the crowd felt like a walk of shame, every step away from the scene, a step deeper into a pit of realization and regret.Some onlooke
147As he pocketed his phone, Darwin couldn't help but roll his eyes at the absurdity of their situation. He was about to embark on a charade that seemed more suited to a sitcom than real life. He shook his head, a chuckle escaping him despite the gravity of their predicament. The things we do for f
148Lana’s entire face reddened, her veins visibly straining against her skin. Jabbing a finger in Edgar’s direction she retorted,“Edgar! That's uncalled for and so improper! Show some respect!”As though she was insignificant, Edgar ignored her once more as he continued, this time clapping his han
149While Edgar was fuming, he was unaware of the crowd that had gathered and were watching the exchange with interest.A few people had begun to exchange glances between themselves, perusing and assessing Darien with their eyes,“Who's this fellow that dares to exchange words with a Marivaldi?! Doe
150A collective gasp rippled through the crowd, followed by a murmur of surprise and confusion. Darwin? The same man Edgar had just publicly scorned? The contrast between the image Edgar had painted and Fiona's glowing introduction couldn't have been starker."Darwin? That Darwin?" a woman whispere