166"Lay a finger on me," Darwin said slowly, his voice carrying through the room, each word laced with deliberate calm, "and it'll end badly for you. Not a threat, just a fact."The boss, intrigued despite himself, leaned forward, his elbows resting on the polished surface of his desk. His fingers
167Gasps and murmurs rose from the gathered men. The guards shifted nervously, exchanging apprehensive looks. They had never seen their boss treated this way."You overstepped," Maelstrom said coldly. "This man is under my protection. Touch him again, and it will be the last thing you ever do."The
168"You have brought dishonor upon my house with your actions. To harm one under my protection is to incur my wrath." He continued highly disappointed.The boss opened his mouth but no words came out, only a strangled whimper. He could see his fate was sealed."Please, your highness!" he begged, pr
169After a moment, Darwin asked Nick if he could walk. Nick nodded weakly. Darwin helped him up, grasping Nick's arm firmly but gently. Nick's legs shook as he rose. Darwin wrapped Nick's arm around his shoulders and helped support his weight. "Thank you again for standing up for me in there, I do
170Gasps filled the air as the nurse stumbled back, her hand flying to her cheek in shock. Darwin's blood boiled at the sight, his fists clenched at his sides as he fought the urge to intervene."The arrogance of this fat man," Darwin thought to himself, his jaw tightening with anger. He seethed wi
171All eyes turned to see who was speaking, and at the entrance stood a young man in his late twenties, it was none other than Zayne Oakbar. He exuded an air of confidence and arrogance, his features handsome and his posture elegant. His attire was impeccably tailored, befitting his status as a mem
172The tension in the room was thick as Zayne and Darwin faced off, neither willing to back down. The doctor and nurses watched anxiously, concerned for their patients but afraid to further provoke the Oakbars.Suddenly, a booming voice cut through the silence. "What is the meaning of this?" King M
173After a few tense moments, the doctor approached Darwin with a grave expression. "We've stabilized your friend's condition," he said, his voice heavy with concern. "But he'll need to be moved to a proper room for further treatment."Darwin nodded, relief flooding through him at the news of Nick'