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
191Darwin's eyes widened in surprise at James' declaration, a spark of hope flickering to life in his chest. "What do you mean?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.James' lips curled into a sly grin, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "I have a plan," he said cryptically. "And trust me, it's going to sh
192Mr. Roberts' face flushed with anger as he pointed an accusatory finger at Lana. "It was you, wasn't it? How could you do something so irresponsible?" he thundered, his voice filled with fury.Lana's eyes widened in shock, her heart sinking at her father's accusation. "No, Dad, it wasn't me," sh
193As Lana recoiled from her father's slap, a heavy silence descended upon the room, broken only by the sound of her shallow breaths and the faint tremble of her fingers. Tears welled up in her eyes, a mixture of pain, betrayal, and disbelief clouding her vision.Mrs. Roberts, her face etched with
194The tension in the room was palpable as Darwin held out the crumpled receipt, his eyes fixed on Mr. Roberts, hoping to break through the wall of skepticism that had formed around Lana.Mr. Roberts glanced at the receipt but shook his head dismissively. "I'll believe it when I see real evidence,
195Anger boiled inside Lana as she clenched her fists, the sight of her deceitful brother reigniting the frustration she had been trying to suppress. Darwin placed a calming hand on her shoulder, his eyes silently urging her to stay composed.As Lana and Darwin approached the entrance, Arthur stepp