368 Once home, Lady Margaret was waiting for Darwin in the dining room as she did every evening. "How did it go today?" she asked, the lines of her face creased with worry. "It went well, mother," Darwin replied, removing his coat and loosening his collar. His body was tired but his mind buzzed
369 --- The next day at the office, Darwin's mind was split between preparations for the party and the ongoing legal battle with Silverwood. He called Claire into his office to discuss their strategy. "Claire, my mother has planned a party for tomorrow evening. It’s meant to show our strength and
370 Darwin sighed, running a hand through his hair. “It’s been a long day. Between my work and Harrison. I needed a break. I needed you.” Dencia’s expression softened, and she stepped closer, wrapping her arms around him. “I’m here for you, Darwin. Always.” He hugged her tightly, feeling some of
371 After a while, Dencia stood up and walked over to the window, looking out at the mountains. "It's so beautiful here," she said softly. "I love this view." Darwin joined her, standing close enough to feel her warmth. "It is beautiful," he agreed, his eyes on her more than the scenery. She turn
372 After a while, Dencia pulled back, wiping her tears. "I’m sorry for breaking down like that," she said, her voice shaky but determined. "I just... it's all so overwhelming." "Don't apologize," Darwin said gently. "You have every right to feel the way you do. But we’ll get through this. We have
373 "Hey, Sarie," Joe said, nudging his companion. "Look who we have here. Doesn't he look familiar to you?" Sarie, dressed in a sleek black designer suit with a gold watch glittering on his wrist, glanced over, his eyes narrowing. "Yeah, he does. Wait a minute…" His expression lit up with recogni
374 As the tension thickened between Darwin, Joe, and Sarie outside the Grand Pavilion Nightclub, a small crowd began to gather. Curious onlookers whispered among themselves, trying to piece together what was happening. "What's going on?" one girl asked, her voice tinged with excitement. "It's Sa
375 As the tension thickened between Darwin, Joe, and Sarie outside the Grand Pavilion Nightclub, a small crowd began to gather. Curious onlookers whispered among themselves, trying to piece together what was happening. "What's going on?" one girl asked, her voice tinged with excitement. "It's Sa