224 On the other end of the line, Lady Margaret listened with growing fury, her grip tightening on the phone as she struggled to contain her anger."Those fools dare to lay a hand on my son's belongings?" she seethed, her voice low and dangerous. "They'll regret ever crossing paths with me." King M
225 One week later, Darwin stood in front of his mirror, buttoning his jacket. He wore a high-end custom-made, his mother had given him, feeling a mix of gratitude and apprehension. Today, he was heading to a charity gala, an event his mother had insisted he attend. As he adjusted his tie, his thoughts drifted to the mysterious incidents of the past week, the attempted sabotage on his car. He couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind, but he pushed it aside, focusing instead on the task at hand. After making sure he looked presentable, Darwin climbed into his Audi and set off for the gala. The venue was a luxurious ballroom, adorned with crystal chandeliers and elaborate floral arrangements. As he stepped out of his car and made his way inside. As he walked through the door, Darwin's custom-made suit caught the attention of the other guests. Whispers and murmurs filled the room. "Look at him, he doesn't even have the logo on his suit," snickered a
226 Zayne's rage simmered beneath the surface as he looked Darwin up and down with disdain. "That rag you're wearing can hardly be called a suit." "It's from the finest tailor in the city," Darwin retorted. "But I wouldn't expect you to know quality." Zayne's eyes flashed with rage. "You think yo
227 As Darwin watched Zayne storm off, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered. He knew this wouldn't be the end of their conflict. With a deep breath, he turned his attention back to the gala, determined not to let Zayne ruin his evening. Zoe approached him, her eyes filled with con
228 The other bidders looked at him, surprised by the sudden appearance of the new challenger. A hush fell over the crowd as they processed Darwin's bid. A few murmurs and whispers filled the room, and then, as if a fire had been ignited, the competitive spirit took hold. " $45,000!" a voice reso
229 As the tension hung heavy in the air, the host regained his professional poise, his voice resonating throughout the room, "two hundred thousand dollars going once..." The bidding continued, but the real spectacle was in the shock and wonder that swept through the onlookers. In that rare moment,
230 "I still can't believe it! This ordinary man is actually outbidding Zayne Oakbar!" whispered one guest, their eyes wide with disbelief. "I know, right? Zayne Oakbar is practically royalty in the world of wealth. How on earth does he have this kind of money?" another murmured, shaking their hea
231 Meanwhile, Darwin's attention was entirely focused on a ring that bore an uncanny resemblance to the one missing from his family. A wave of urgency surged through his heart as his keen eyes recognized the familiar family crest engraved on it. Determined to reclaim this precious heirloom, his re