300 Edward stammered, trying to regain his composure. "I... I'm sorry, Dar... Mr. Wettin. I didn't realize..." Darwin regarded him coolly for a moment before inclining his head ever so slightly. "Apology accepted, Mr. Pierce." He waved a dismissive hand, his expression still composed but firm. As
301 Darwin laughed bitterly. "You have the audacity to ask me that, Pierce? After all you've done?" Edward bit back an angry retort, keeping his tone even. "As I've said, those were misunderstandings. All I'm asking for is a clean slate." "A clean slate?" Darwin's eyes glittered with derision. "
302 As Edward stormed out, Elliot turned to Darwin with an anxious expression. "Young master, I fear I have made a grave error in judgment." Darwin raised an eyebrow. "Oh?" Elliot sighed heavily. "Pierce...he was an old colleague of mine. A compatriot from years past whom I trusted deeply." He h
303 Darwin stepped into the opulent suite, his eyes immediately drawn to the expansive windows that offered a panoramic view of the city's glittering lights below. The room exuded luxury: plush furnishings in deep shades of burgundy and gold, a grand four-poster bed adorned with rich silk drapes, a
304 Before him stood the redheaded receptionist from earlier, her hand raised as if to knock again. She gasped in surprise but quickly composed herself, a flirtatious smile spreading across her lips. "My, you move quickly for such a big man!" Darwin exhaled in irritation, lowering the poker. "What
305 He had overheard earlier discussions about Isabella Summers, the renowned musician whose recent performance had captivated many. Seeing her manager's reaction now, he couldn't help but be intrigued by the level of devotion and meticulousness surrounding Isabella's public persona. As the woman
306 Darwin had noticed her in the poster earlier, but in person, she looked strikingly different from the image he had seen. It was quite a coincidence to encounter her at the hot spring. Had he known she would be there, he certainly wouldn't have jumped in like he did. "Ms. Isabella, I'm a huge a
307 The guards approached Darwin cautiously, eyeing him with suspicion. One of them, a burly man with a stern expression, spoke up, "Sir, you're trespassing on private property. Please explain yourself." Darwin, still flustered and embarrassed, managed to stammer, "I... I wasn't spying! I just...