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
186Arthur leaned against the cool marble wall of Weston manufacturating corp's lobby, his gaze locking onto Lana as she emerged from the elevator. A smirk twisted his lips as he nudged the man next to him."Looks like the princess had her castle crumble, eh?" he whispered, his voice dripping with m
187Lana nodded grimly, her mind already racing with plans."You're right. Let's go," she replied, her voice steady despite the turmoil swirling within her. Together, they hurried out of the building and immediately entered Lana's car and she started it.Lana clenched the steering wheel tightly as t
188Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Mr. Roberts nodded slowly, a reluctant smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Yes, Arthur," he conceded, his voice betraying a hint of uncertainty. "You've done well. Congratulations."Lana's heart sank as her dad's words echoed through the room. Sh
189Lana watched in disbelief as her family heaped praise upon Arthur, her heart heavy with betrayal. She couldn't fathom how her own father could be so blind to Arthur's deceit, so easily swayed by his manipulative charm. As Mr. Roberts smiled proudly at Arthur, Lana's fists clenched at her sides,
190Arthur's smirk twisted into a sneer as he scoffed at Darwin's words. "Oh, come on, Darwin," he chortled, his voice dripping with mockery. "Lana, the CEO? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard!"Lana felt a surge of anger rise within her at Arthur's dismissive tone. She clenched her fi