481 Margaret sighed heavily, her fingers brushing the edge of her phone as it buzzed for the third time in a row. The name on the screen was still flashing: Julius Wettin. "Persistent little snake," she muttered under her breath before reluctantly swiping to answer. "What do you want, Julius?" Her
482 Margaret stared at the phone in her hand for a moment, her jaw clenched. The conversation with Julius had stirred a storm of emotions she wasn’t ready to confront. Her nephew’s sudden apology and interest in Darwin felt too convenient, too rehearsed. The sound of a chair scraping against the
483 --- The convoy moved swiftly under the cover of darkness, the hum of engines barely audible over the rustle of wind through the trees. Margaret sat in the lead vehicle, her sharp gaze fixed on the horizon. Across from her sat Tully, who fidgeted nervously, flanked by Lawrence and Victor. “Yo
484 The sound of Margaret’s boots echoed through the quiet halls of the Wettin estate as she entered. The weight of the ambush clung to her like a shroud, her movements stiff with frustration. Her team followed close behind, their faces pale with exhaustion and streaked with dirt and blood. Margare
485 Margaret leaned back in her chair, her fingers drumming against the desk. “Which is why we need leverage. We can’t just sit around waiting for them to make the next move.” James’s eyes darkened. “Leverage? Against the Broker? That’s a tall order, lady Margaret. You’re talking about one of the
486 “Calm yourselves,” the Broker said smoothly, his voice almost soothing. “Emotions will only cloud your judgment. Let’s address one thing at a time. First, your traps weren’t ineffective. Margaret’s people simply knew what to expect. They were prepared. That’s the difference.” “Prepared becaus
1 Darwin stood in the heart of the biggest amusement park in the city, "Enchanted Gardens" his heart racing with excitement and nervous anticipation. He had saved every spare penny for months, meticulously planning and scrimping to make today perfect for his beloved Lisa. The whole park was his fo
Darwin, his heart heavy with disbelief and hurt, struggled to process the devastating reality that had unfolded before him. "But... our anniversary..." he stammered, the words catching in his throat. The words were a gut punch to Darwin. Three years? It couldn't be. Their anniversary was today. The