212 Darwin climbed into his sleek Audi R8 and started the engine, feeling its powerful rumble calm his nerves. As he pulled out of the driveway, his mind drifted to Laura and how he would convince her of the Oakbars' deceit. Her name was Lauren Patel but he affectionately called her Laura because h
213 Two days later, Lady Margaret found herself seated across from Nicholas Swift, the CEO of Silicon Solutions, at a quaint café in the heart of the city. She had meticulously chosen her attire, opting for a sophisticated yet approachable look to make a good impression. As they exchanged pleasant
214 Darwin was in the midst of a deep slumber when the persistent ringing of his phone disrupted his peaceful rest. With a groan, he fumbled in the darkness, his hand clumsily searching for the source of the disturbance. He reached out to grab it, his movements sluggish with sleep. "Ugh, what
215 Darwin arrived at Zoe's mansion, a sprawling estate surrounded by high walls and a grand gate. He stood before the imposing entrance, feeling a sense of trepidation as he rang the intercom. After a few moments, the gate slowly creaked open, revealing a long driveway flanked by manicured garden
216 Darwin and Zoe stepped outside, the cool evening air providing a welcome relief from the tension inside the mansion. Darwin took a deep breath, trying to calm the racing thoughts in his mind. Zoe glanced at him, her eyes filled with concern. "Are you okay?" she asked softly, her voice laced wi
217 Zayne stepped forward, his eyes blazing with anger. "I told you last time not to come back here," he said threateningly. Darwin stood his ground. "As you can see, I'm not actually in your house. We're outside." "Don't get smart with me," Zayne growled. He took another aggressive step closer.
218 Meanwhile, Darwin drove away from the confrontation, his mind swirling with worry for Zoe's safety. He couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that gnawed at him, knowing that his presence had only caused trouble for her and her family. He hoped she would be okay, but the fear lingered in the back
219 After finishing his account, Darwin said, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you where I was going. Things happened so quickly and I was worried. Please understand I didn't mean to cause you distress." Lady Margaret's chest tightened with a mix of fury and concern as Darwin finished his account. She fel