249 Edward's fury knew no bounds as he continued to hurl insults at both Darwin and Abraham Callahan. "You spineless coward!" he spat, his voice echoing through the room. "How dare you let that bastard Darwin walk free after what he's done? Are you blind to his cruelty, or just too afraid to act?"
250 As the leader of the 50 men approached him, Edward's heart pounded in his chest, his back pressed against the cold, unforgiving wall. Panic surged through him, and instinctively, he began shouting, his voice trembling with fear and defiance. "You dare not come any closer!" Edward bellowed, his
251 After Darwin left the penthouse, Edward and Jared were left seething with rage. Edward's face was twisted in a mask of fury, his eyes blazing with indignation. "Damn that Darwin to hell!" Edward spat, his voice thick with venom. "How dare he humiliate me like that?" Jared, his own anger simme
252 After a long, tense drive, Darwin finally arrived at the hospital, his heart racing with worry for his friend, Nick. Rushing inside, he quickly located the doctor and Nick's room. Upon seeing them again, the doctor's surprise was evident. "Nick, back so soon? What happened?" he asked, concern
253 After a long afternoon of talking and relaxing, Darwin decided it was time to head back home and let Nick get some much-needed rest. "Nick, I think it's about time I head out," Darwin said, standing up from the comfortable sofa. Nick nodded, a grateful smile on his face. "Thanks for everything, Darwin. I really appreciate it," he said, his voice filled with genuine gratitude. Darwin waved off Nick's thanks with a smile. "No problem, Nick. Just glad I could help," he replied, his tone sincere. As Darwin made his way towards the door, Nick followed him, still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the day's events. "Take care of yourself, Nick. And if you need anything, don't hesitate to call," Darwin said, pausing at the doorway. Nick nodded, his expression reflecting both exhaustion and relief. "Thanks, Darwin. I'll be fine. Go home and get some rest yourself," he said, mustering up a tired but genuine smile. With a final wave, Darwin stepped out into the hallway, the weight of the
254 "Well, Darwin, I must say, you certainly don't disappoint," Lauren remarked with a wry smile. "You've managed to pique my curiosity once again." Darwin grinned, a sense of satisfaction coursing through him. "I aim to please. So, what do you think? Are you convinced?" Lauren's smile widened, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. "Let's just say, you've definitely given me something to think about. But I'll reserve judgment until I've had a chance to review the evidence myself." With a nod of understanding, Darwin leaned back in his chair, content in the knowledge that he had at least planted the seed of doubt in Lauren's mind. As their drinks arrived, the conversation shifted to lighter topics, the tension of their earlier discussion melting away in the warmth of their camaraderie. After a few minutes of discussing intricate plans and unraveling mysteries with Lauren, Darwin finally excused himself to use the bathroom. "I'll be right back," he said with a smile, leaving Lauren
255 Darwin's heart raced as he exchanged uneasy glances with the man across the table. The tension between them was palpable, like a storm brewing on the horizon, ready to unleash its fury at any moment. Lauren's phone buzzed with an incoming call, interrupting the awkward silence. She excused he
256 Darwin bade Lauren farewell as she made her way to her car, casting one final curious glance over her shoulder before driving off into the night. He turned to face the man, his expression stony. "Well, shall we continue our little discussion?" Darwin asked coolly, though his underlying hostili