384 “You’re nothing but trash, lowlife, excuse of an human,” a boy with a baseball cap spat, his eyes glinting with malice. “You think you can stand up to Sarie? You’ll get crushed.” “Just leave already,” another girl said, her arms crossed. “Nobody wants you here.” Darwin took a deep breath, his
385 As Darwin entered the Grand Pavilion Nightclub, he took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart. The encounter with Joe and Sarie had left him seething, but he couldn't let it distract him from his mission. He needed to find out more about Harrison Blackwood and gather the evidence he ne
386 Darwin's pulse quickened. He knew he had to be careful. "Look, Rick, I'm not looking for trouble. Just here for a drink. If I’m in the wrong place, I'll leave." Rick's scowl deepened. "I don't think it's that simple, Darwin. See, people here, they don't like strangers. And you, you scream 'str
387 "Yes," Lena said. "Darwin, this is Luke, Luke, Axel." Luke extended a hand, his grip firm. "Nice to meet you, Axel." "Likewise," Darwin said, shaking his hand. "What's your role in all this?" "I'm the muscle," Luke said simply. "Lena and I go way back. When she told me about Blackwood, I cou
388 They carefully retraced their steps, exiting the warehouse and disappearing into the night. Darwin felt a mix of relief and anticipation. They had the information they needed. Now, they just had to use it wisely. Back at a safe place, they gathered around a table, laying out their plan. "We ne
389 Darwin glanced at Lena and Luke, nodding. “Let’s get to that second warehouse. If Eddie’s telling the truth, we can finish this tonight.” Lena and Luke exchanged a look, then nodded in agreement. Eddie stood by, shifting nervously. He looked like he was ready to bolt at any moment. “Alright,
390 As Darwin drove through the dimly lit streets, his mind buzzed with the weight of their mission. The tension in the car was palpable, a thick, silent pressure that weighed on them all. Eddie’s directions were clear, but the risk was immense. Every second felt like a ticking time bomb, ready to
391 He found a small office, its door slightly ajar. Inside, a flickering computer monitor cast a pale glow. Darwin slipped inside, closing the door quietly behind him. He quickly pulled out his phone, typing a message to James. *James, Lena and Luke are working for Blackwood. They’re here with me