392 Darwin’s pulse pounded in his ears as he looked down at the unconscious Luke and the wounded Lena. James moved with practiced efficiency, securing Lena with zip ties and double-checking Luke’s bindings. Darwin’s mind raced, already planning their next steps. “We need to move quickly,” James sa
393 “Alright,” Darwin whispered. “Eddie, where’s Blackwood’s office?” Eddie pointed to a staircase at the far end of the room. “Up there. But it’s heavily guarded. We’ll need to be careful.” James nodded. “Let’s move.” They ascended the stairs quietly, every creak making Darwin’s heart race. At
394 Darwin clenched his fists, feeling the bite of the rope digging into his skin. "We’re not done yet," he said through gritted teeth, his eyes locked on the thug’s cold, mocking gaze. The thug laughed, a harsh sound that echoed in the room. "Oh, you’re done, alright. But not before we have some
395The figure stepped into the dim light, revealing the unmistakable silhouette of King Maelstrom. His imposing presence seemed to cast a shadow even in the moonlight. Darwin’s tension eased slightly at the sight of him."Maelstrom," Darwin called out, trying to keep his voice steady despite his li
396 Margaret's voice grew louder, almost trembling with anger. "I don't care about your operation! I care about you, Darwin! And you, James!" she continued, her fury now directed at the butler who stood nearby, his face pale. "You were supposed to protect him! How could you let him go into that lio
397 The hours passed quickly as they regrouped and planned their next moves. Despite the danger, Darwin felt a sense of hope. They were making progress, and with each step, they were getting closer to bringing Blackwood down. As the night wore on, the team gathered once more in the sitting room, r
398 Max still lay crumpled on the floor, wheezing in pain. The sight of the pathetic man fueled Harrison's fury once more. With a wordless shout, he kicked over an armchair, sending it crashing into the wall. "Get out!" Harrison bellowed at Max, flecks of spit flying from his mouth. He clenched h
399 The next morning, Darwin arrived at his mansion with a sense of renewed determination. After a restful night, he felt ready to dive back into planning their next steps. The mansion was abuzz with activity as preparations for the evening's grand party were in full swing. Servants bustled about,