308 Meanwhile, Isabella and Madam Owens hurried back to their villa, the incident still fresh and unsettling. Isabella seethed with indignation, her frustration palpable. "I can't believe that man! How dare he invade our privacy like that!" Her voice echoed with anger, the betrayal of trust gnawing
309 Glancing at Elliot, who stood by with a reassuring smile, Darwin decided to make his way to the Grand Pavilion on foot. "Thank you, Elliot. I'll make my own way there," Darwin asserted, his voice tinged with determination. Elliot looked slightly surprised. "Sir, the Grand Pavilion is a bit o
310 The guards exchanged triumphant looks, their satisfaction evident. "That's enough. Get lost before we decide to toss you out," one of them sneered, arms crossed defiantly. Darwin stood before them, seething with frustration. His hands clenched at his sides as he faced the smug blockade to Gran
311 The guards, recognizing their most prestigious patron, greeted him with a respectful bow. "Ah, sir! Welcome, sir. We apologize for the disturbance," one of them said, while the other added, "Yes, sir, it's an unexpected situation, but we're handling it." But Edgar Marivaldi, with a dismissive
312 Edgar's vision blurred with fury, his mind racing as he searched for a way to regain control of the situation. But as he looked around, he realized that the crowd had begun to murmur, their eyes darting between him and Darwin with a mixture of shock and curiosity. "Who are these men?" one whis
313 Before he could reach Darwin, however, the guards intervened, restraining him firmly. "Enough, Mr. Marivaldi," one of the guards said firmly, holding him back. "Let's not escalate things further." Edgar struggled against their grip, his eyes blazing with unchecked fury. "Let me go! I'll teach
314 Darwin observed Edgar with keen interest as the truth was revealed. He took silent pleasure in watching the rage, shock, surprise and indignation swell within the man, barely contained beneath the surface. All the while, Darwin's expression remained impassively calm. He spoke again, low and m
315 "I'm not buying it, Darwin," Edgar retorted, his voice laced with skepticism despite his laughter. "You're just trying to save face after I exposed you for the fraud you are." Darwin's smirk never wavered, his eyes gleaming with a quiet confidence that sent a shiver down Edgar's spine. "Believ