232 The bidding continued, with each new bid pushing the price higher and higher. Zoe watched in awe, unable to comprehend the vastness of Darwin's wealth. The numbers soared past $500,000 and then surpassed the million-dollar mark. "One million dollars," a prominent businessman called out, thinki
233 Darwin stood his ground, his heart pounding in his chest as he faced off against the enraged billionaire. His features remained composed, but inside, he was bracing himself for the storm that was about to come. "You!" the billionaire spat, his voice dripping with venom. "How dare you outbid me
234 The next day, Darwin woke up with a sense of guilt gnawing at him. He realized that he hadn't visited his friend Nick at the hospital as often as he should have. It had been two weeks since Nick was admitted, and Darwin had only been there twice. 'What a shame,' he muttered to himself, feeling
235 "Enough!" Mr. Oakbar's voice boomed, commanding attention as he entered the room. "Instead of bickering like children, we have a serious problem on our hands." Zayne's fists unclenched slightly as he turned his attention to his father, his brow furrowed in concern. What could be so important t
236 When Nick arrived at the luxurious hotel, he was in awe of the opulence surrounding him. Marble floors gleamed beneath his feet as he made his way to the front desk. A bellhop took his bag and led him to the elevator, pressing the button for the top floor penthouse suite. As the elevator rose
237 As he followed Jared through the grand lobby of the hotel, Nick couldn't shake the feeling of unease gnawing at him. Jared's strides were confident, his smile charming, but Nick couldn't help but feel like he was being led into a trap. His fists clenched at his sides as he forced himself to kee
238 Jared's smirk faltered for just a moment before he recovered, his eyes narrowing with a mix of surprise and disbelief. "You? Lodging in the most luxurious and expensive suits?" he scoffed, his tone dripping with incredulity. Nick felt a surge of satisfaction at the look of shock on Jared's fac
239 As the shards of porcelain scattered across the floor, a tense silence enveloped the room. Jared's eyes widened in shock, his smirk fading into disbelief as he stared at the mess before him. He glanced at Nick, his expression a mixture of surprise and amusement. "Whoa, Nick, watch where you're