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
196The man at the podium smiled, basking in the applause before continuing, "I am pleased to announce that Weston Manufacturing Corp has officially formed a strategic partnership with Roberts Enterprises."The applause swelled even louder, echoing through the conference hall. Lana's pulse quickened
197The conference hall buzzed with a mix of excitement and confusion as Lana stood on stage, basking in the applause of her peers. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts sat in stunned silence, their minds racing to comprehend the magnitude of Arthur's deceit."I can't believe this," Rosalind murmured, her voice bar
198In a bustling café nestled in the heart of the city, Darwin sat alone at a small table, nursing a cup of coffee as he scrolled through his phone, trying to distract himself from the turmoil in his mind. His thoughts swirled with the recent lies of Arthur, the Oakbars and the unwanted intrusion o
199Darwin's jaw clenched with annoyance at the waiter's rude remark, but he maintained his composure as he met the man's gaze head-on. "I can handle it just fine, thank you," he replied firmly, his voice tinged with a hint of irritation at the waiter's insolence. Darwin's annoyance simmered beneat
200"I must say, I've never seen someone so persistent in their delusions," the waiter sneered, his tone dripping with condescension as he leaned against the counter, arms folded across his chest.Darwin's patience wore thin as the waiter continued to belittle him in front of Zoe. He could feel the
201Darwin and Zoe shared a knowing smile as they listened to the whispered praise.As they finally made their way out of the café, Darwin held the door open for Zoe with a gallant flourish, his heart lighter than it had been in days."Thanks for standing up for me back there," Zoe said, her voice f