From Darkness to Light: Darwin's Rise

Chapter 0261

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Darwin got into his sleek black Audi and drove away from the tense confrontation. As he sped through the quiet suburban streets, his mind raced with thoughts of the man's sinister threats and mysterious intentions. After about 20 minutes, he arrived at the stately wrought iron gates of his family's estate.

Pulling up the long driveway, the mansion soon came into view in all its glory against the moonlit sky. As Darwin parked and made his way inside, he was greeted by the warmth and glow of the foyer. "Mother, I'm home," he called out.

"Darwin, is that you?" replied his mother's voice from the sitting room. He walked in to find her reclining on the plush velvet couch, a look of concern on her face. "You're home later than expected. Is everything alright?"

He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It's a long story. I had a rather unpleasant run-in with that man again."

His mother tutted disapprovingly. "That Edward Blackwell. I never did trust him. What did he want th