241 After Darwin hung up with King Maelstrom, his resolve hardened like steel. He marched with purpose towards the penthouse of the Mitchell family, his footsteps echoing with determination. Without hesitation, he pushed open the door and it swung open without resistance, and he entered without a s
242 Darwin's fists clenched with renewed fury, his earlier resolve now directed at a different target. "You manipulated us," he seethed, his voice low and dangerous. "You orchestrated this entire charade just to extort money from us." Edward shrugged nonchalantly. "Business is business, my friend,
243 As Edward took advantage of the distraction to press the emergency button, Darwin's heart sank. He knew they were in trouble now. The sound of approaching footsteps signaled the arrival of the hotel guardians. Edward's laughter filled the room as the guardians entered, his smug expression conv
244 As Darwin sneered, he delivered another sharp slap across Edward's face, his voice dripping with disdain. "That was just a down payment, Edward. The real punishment is yet to come," he taunted, his eyes glinting with satisfaction. Edward, reeling from the blow, attempted to regain his composur
245 Edward's laughter echoed through the room as he watched Darwin brandish the bat, his smugness giving way to a sense of relief. Finally, he thought, someone is here to help. But Darwin seemed unaffected by the new presence, his focus solely on Edward and the bat he wielded. Edward's eyes widene
246 The voice was furious, and finally, he showed up—a middle-aged man, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, his authoritative presence filling the room. His eyes blazed with indignation as he addressed Darwin. "How dare you!" he thundered, his voice commanding attention. "You are not a guest in
247 "Forgive me, sir," he stammered, his voice wavering with uncertainty. He knew that he would have to rectify his mistake, to make amends for his hasty judgment. Darwin's grin widened into a predatory smile as he watched the administrator squirm, relishing in his discomfort. "There is nothing to
248 Edward's heart pounded in his chest as he confronted Darwin, his mind racing with a mixture of anger and fear. "What do you mean by that?" he demanded, his voice trembling slightly despite his efforts to sound composed. Darwin's smirk only widened at Edward's question, his eyes gleaming with a