346 "Call me Daniel," Darwin replied, a practiced smile playing on his lips. "I've heard fascinating things about your ventures. Quite inspiring." Sarie's expression softened, flattered by the compliment. "I appreciate that. It's always encouraging to meet someone who appreciates our efforts." Ju
347 "Oops, sorry about that!" a voice called out sarcastically. Darwin half turned to see a Joe smirking, clearly having taken pleasure in the incident. He immediately left without another word. Sarie’s eyes narrowed, his smile turning into a skeptical frown. "It seems you’ve caused a stir, Daniel
348 Once safely away from the party, Darwin pulled out his phone to call Dencia. She answered on the first ring, worry evident in her voice. "Did you find anything?" she asked anxiously. Darwin sighed. "No solid leads yet, I'm afraid. But I'll keep digging." "Come back soon, please?" Dencia's v
349 Darwin stared at his phone in disbelief as Zoe's name flashed on the screen. After their last encounter, he had expected her to avoid him indefinitely. With a deep breath, he answered tentatively, unsure of what to expect. "Hello?" Darwin greeted cautiously. "Darwin," Zoe's voice came through
350 The night was long for Darwin, his mind racing with thoughts of Blackwood's vendetta and Zoe's unexpected call. He barely slept, his eyes opening before dawn. As soon as the sun rose, he got out of bed and immediately dialed James' number anxiously, needing to understand why Harrison Blackwood
351 Darwin was very surprised by Zoe's understanding and forgiveness. After their heartfelt conversation at La Petite Café, he left the restaurant feeling a mixture of relief and gratitude. As he walked through the bustling streets, his thoughts turned to Dencia. He pulled out his phone and dialed
352 Darwin frowned deeply. "So Blackwood may be involved with them too. We must stay vigilant - their Ends clearly involve more than just business." Just then, Claire entered with documents for Darwin to review. "You work too hard, sir. Please try to rest," she said with concern in her eyes. Da
353 As the main course was served – a perfectly cooked steak with roasted vegetables – Darwin finally set down his fork and looked at his mother. “Mother, I need your advice. Silverwood Innovations is proving to be a formidable opponent. They’re undercutting our prices and poaching our clients. We