153Two days later, on Monday, Darwin was standing in front of the mirror in his room, adjusting his light blue striped shirt collar. It was the day he was meeting Lana's parents and he was feeling nervous. He had chosen to wear a simple yet well-tailored light blue shirt along with khaki pants and
154Darwin clenched his fists, fighting the urge to respond in kind. He could feel the sweat beading on his forehead.Lana's parents watched the exchange with keen interest, their earlier coldness momentarily forgotten in the face of this new drama. Mrs. Roberts, in particular, seemed almost pleased
155Lana's fury broke through her shock. "Stop it, Edgar!" she snapped, her hands balling into fists. "You're the one who's out of line here!"Mrs. Roberts tutted, shooting Lana a disapproving look. "Lana, dear, calm yourself. We're all adults here. Let's act like it."Lana's breath hitched, and Dar
156Before Darwin could articulate a response, Lana's voice cut through the tension like a knife. "Enough!" she declared, her voice quivering with fury and determination. She stood up, her chair scraping against the floor with a sound that echoed like a shot in the quiet room. Her eyes blazed with a
157After discussing, Darwin and James agreed to officially announced the plan.In the quiet of his office, Darwin's phone cut through the silence, vibrating with urgency. He answered immediately, recognizing the number."Hello?""Darwin, it's Lana," came the shaky voice from the other end. There wa
158The family turned to him, expressions ranging from disbelief to outright scorn."You again?!!! What are you doing here?" Lana's father asked as he rounded to face Darwin."I'm here to help securing the contract with Weston manufacturating Corp," Darwin replied calmly. Lana's father scoffed, "An
159Darwin remained undeterred, his expression calm, even as he internally sighed at their stubborn refusal to acknowledge his contribution. "Believe what you will, but I did what I promised. Lana shouldn’t have to marry anyone she doesn't love for the sake of a business deal."At the moment, Darwin
160Darwin nodded, his stance resolute. "Before I go, let me say one last thing," he said, his voice cutting through the lingering laughter. The room quieted, curiosity tempering the scorn."I know you find it hard to believe that someone like me could secure such a deal," Darwin continued, meeting