178With a wordless growl of rage, Derek suddenly shot out of his chair, pounding his fists onto Darwin's desk hard enough to make the wooden surface crack. "You think you're so much better than me?" Derek yelled, flecks of spit flying from his mouth. "Well I'm not gonna just roll over while you mo
179As he drove towards the bridge, Darwin's thoughts were a chaotic jumble of memories and regrets. He couldn't help but replay their tumultuous relationship in his mind, each moment tinged with both joy and pain.When he finally reached the bridge, his hands were trembling with nerves. He parked h
180"I don't know what to say, Lisa," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want to believe you, I do. But I don't know if I can trust you again."Lisa's eyes filled with tears at his words, her bottom lip trembling with emotion. "I understand," she said softly, her voice barely audible
181Darwin's heart lurched at her words, his mind reeling with shock and disbelief. How could she threaten him with such a serious accusation? He felt a surge of panic rise within him, his palms growing clammy as he struggled to find the right words."What? Lisa, you can't just—" he began, but Lisa
182The next day, Lana made a bold decision. She decided to take matters into her own hands. She couldn't sit idly by while her family's future hung in the balance. Dhe made the decision to go to Weston Manufacturing Corp herself. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she had to tryWith determination i
183Darwin's patience wore thin, his temper flaring as Arthur's insults cut deep. "Watch your tongue, Arthur," he warned, his voice laced with a dangerous edge. "You may have forgotten, but I haven't."Arthur's smirk widened into a cruel grin, his eyes gleaming with malicious delight. "Oh, I haven't
184Lana watched Arthur's outburst with a mixture of pity and exasperation. "Arthur, please," Lana pleaded, her voice tinged with sadness. "Let's not make a scene. We're the same family, whether he sees me or you, consider it the same."But Arthur was beyond reasoning, his mind clouded with indigna
185Lana was totally shocked. She almost cried as she read and read again through the contract, her hands trembling with disbelief. The weight of the offer from Weston Manufacturing Corp hit her like a ton of bricks. This wasn't just a chance to regain control; it was a lifeline for her family, a wa