354 She sighed, her shoulders sagging slightly. "Darwin, I…" She hesitated, her eyes flickering with uncertainty. Sensing a crack in her resolve, Darwin pressed on. "Please, Mother. Just tell me the truth. I can handle it." Lady Margaret turned away, her back to him as she stared out the window.
355 Darwin's eyes widened in shock. "Wait," he said, his voice barely above a whisper, "Father is dead?" Lady Margaret's eyes welled up with tears. She took a deep breath, her composure wavering. "Yes, Darwin. He died five years ago." Darwin felt as if the ground had shifted beneath him. "Why did
356 Darwin's mind was reeling with questions and emotions. He felt like his whole world had been turned upside down. He thought he knew his family's history, but now he realized he knew nothing. "Tell me more," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. Lady Margaret nodded, her eyes filled with
357 Darwin sat in his study, staring at the paperwork scattered across his desk. His mind kept drifting back to the intense conversation with his mother. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the story of his father's disappearance. His mother had warned him against digging into the
358 With that, she turned on her heel and stormed out of the study, leaving Darwin standing alone, the weight of her warning hanging heavy in the air. He felt a mix of anger and sadness, his fists clenching at his sides. His mother’s refusal to support his search for the truth only strengthened his
359 ~Few days later, ~ A few days later, Gilles returned to Harrison's office. He looked tense, the weight of his mission evident in his posture. Harrison eyed him from behind the desk, fingers drumming impatiently. "You better have news, Gilles," Harrison growled, his eyes narrowing. "If not, t
360 The doctor finished stitching Harrison's hand and wrapped it in a bandage. "You need to keep this clean and dry," he advised. "And try not to use it too much for a few days." Harrison barely nodded, his mind already racing ahead. He needed to find Darwin, to make him suffer as he was suffering
361 ### Back in the Corporate Arena Weston Manufacturing Corp. was a hive of activity as the team grappled with the mounting threats from Silverwood Innovations. Darwin stood at the head of the conference table, his eyes scanning the room filled with anxious executives. He clenched his fists, feel