416 Darwin’s mind raced as he pulled Lady Margaret through the chaos, keeping her low and out of sight. His heart pounded against his ribs, and questions surged through his mind, each one more urgent than the last. "Darwin!" Lady Margaret's voice trembled, gripping his arm tighter. "What is happen
417 Lady Margaret’s gasp was sharp and immediate. "Darwin!" she cried, her voice barely a whisper. Her eyes widened in horror, her face going as pale as a ghost. "They’re here for you! They’re here for you!" "Keep your voice down!" Darwin hissed, pulling her closer and ducking lower behind the ta
A collective gasp rippled through the room, and Lady Margaret’s grip tightened, her eyes filling with tears. "Darwin…" Her voice trembled, barely more than a whisper. Darwin clenched his fists, his mind racing. Every option he considered felt like a trap. There was no easy way out, and time was run
419 Darwin took a deep breath, his heart pounding in his chest as he prepared to stand, ready to give himself up to save his mother. But just as he moved to rise, a deafening noise erupted from outside, shaking the very walls of the room. BANG! The sound was followed by screeching tires, and wit
420 Darwin clenched his jaw, his mind racing. He had expected violence, but not this. Not Harrison Blackwood himself walking through those doors. Harrison’s dark gaze shifted to Lady Margaret, and he smiled—a slow, dangerous smile that didn’t reach his eyes. "Ah, Lady Margaret. I see Max was makin
421 Lady Margaret didn’t back down. "I will never forget the damage you've caused, Harrison. The lies, the betrayal, the blood you’ve spilled. And now you have the audacity to come here, to 'my' home, and demand answers?" Her voice rose with each word, her fury igniting. Darwin, his heart pounding
422 Lady Margaret’s heart pounded in her chest, her gaze flickering toward Darwin for just a second. But before she could respond, Harrison raised his hand, silencing the room. "Tick-tock, Margaret," Harrison said, his tone almost sing-song, as if this were a game to him. "You have five seconds. S
423 Bruno, Harrison’s right-hand man, stepped forward, his towering figure casting a long shadow over the room. His voice was rough, authoritative. "There’s no need for this, boss." Harrison turned slowly, his eyebrow raised in mild surprise. "Oh? Enlighten me, Bruno." Bruno’s gaze flicked to Lad