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131All eyes turned to Darien, who stood tall and defiant amidst the crowd. Camila's heart skipped a beat as she watched him step forward, her breath catching in her throat. "Mr. French, no," she pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation. "You can't be serious. You can't possibly stand a chance against Cobra. He's too dangerous!" Gasps filled the air as everyone turned to look at him, astonishment written on their faces.Tegan's brow furrowed in disbelief as he stared at Darien, his expression a mix of concern and disbelief. "Are you out of your mind?" he scoffed, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Cobra will tear you apart in seconds. You're no match for him."But Darien remained resolute, his jaw set in determination. He turned to face Amelia, meeting her gaze with unwavering determination. "I can do this," he insisted, his voice firm and steady. "Trust me."Amelia's heart swelled with pride as she looked at Darien, seeing the fire burning in his eyes. She knew he was strong, but she
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132Suddenly, with a roar of fury, Cobra launched himself at Darien, his movements swift and deadly. Darien dodged and weaved, his reflexes lightning-fast as he fought to stay one step ahead of his opponent.But Cobra was relentless, his attacks coming fast and furious. With each blow, Darien's movements grew more labored, his defenses starting to falter.Camila's hands flew to her mouth in horror as she watched, her eyes wide with fear. This wasn't how it was supposed to go. Darien was supposed to win, to prove everyone wrong. But now, it looked like he might not make it out of this alive.Amelia's heart clenched with fear as she watched Darien struggle against Cobra's onslaught. She had believed in him, had trusted that he could emerge victorious. But now, as she watched him being pushed down all hope disappear.Cobra let out a furious roar and charged at Darien with deadly intent. "I'll send you straight to hell!" he screamed.Darien barely dodged Cobra's first blow, feeling the wh
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133He then charged at him, fist up, Darien saw the blow coming but knew he didn't have enough energy left to dodge. As Cobra's fist flew towards his face, Darien steeled himself for the impact, knowing this might be the end.But at the last second, Darien mustered his remaining strength and threw himself into a roll, Cobra's fist narrowly missing its target. Darien sprang back up behind Cobra, using the last of his momentum to deliver a sharp kick to Cobra's back that sent the larger man stumbling forward.The crowd let out a collective gasp. Tegan's eyes narrowed in surprise and irritation. Camila and Amelia clutched each other, hope flooding back into their gazes.Cobra whirled around, pure rage twisting his features. "You'll pay for that!" he screamed, launching himself back at Darien.Darien braced himself, realizing this would have to end now once and for all. As Cobra closed in, Darien gathered all his energy and focus into one final attack. At the last possible moment, he spun
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134But Darien remained unfazed, his gaze steady and unwavering. "Go ahead, Marco," he said, a hint of challenge in his voice. "Try me."At his words, Marco DeSilva refrained and seethed with anger.Amelia found herself pleasantly surprised by the extent of Darien's power during a confrontation. Despite her initial underestimation, she quickly realized she had hit the jackpot with Darien on her side. Darien effortlessly defeating his opponents, including the formidable Cobra, left everyone, especially Tegan, in awe and disbelief at his strength."I think I won!" Darien exclaimed looking at a battered, sounded and bruised cobra.As Darien stood panting, hands resting on his knees, Amelia watched him with a mix of astonishment and pride. She had always known Darien was strong, but this was on a whole new level. She couldn't help but grin as she realized the potential he possessed."Sir French, that was amazing!" she exclaimed, stepping closer to him. "I never knew you had it in you!"Da
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135Sometime later, the sun began setting behind the mountains. Amelia and her convoy were traveling through a fork in the road when a large bus came barreling toward them.The bus driver hit the brake and drifted to a horizontal stop, blocking the entire road.A bunch of assassins covered in black immediately swarmed out from both sides of the woods, quicklyencircling the convoy of cars.In the midst of a chaotic ambush orchestrated by Marco DeSilva, the bodyguards of the Fairchild family swiftly rallied to protect Amelia and Camila. "Protect the ladies! Keep them safe at all costs!" one of the guards shouted, his voice filled with urgency as he ushered the women behind the cover of their vehicles.Amelia's heart raced as she assessed the situation, her mind racing with thoughts of strategy and survival. "Stay low, stay together," she instructed, her voice calm but authoritative. "We need to hold our ground until help arrives."Camila's anger flared at the audacity of their attacker
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136Around fifteen hooded men emerged from the convoy, causing a mix of fear and fury to ripple through the group. Camila and Amelia exchanged worried glances, their hearts pounding with adrenaline as they realized the gravity of the situation."Freaking Marco DeSilva!" Camila cursed under her breath, her fists clenched at her sides. "He'll pay for this!"Amelia's jaw tightened with anger, her eyes flashing with determination. "We need to stay calm and think this through," she urged, her voice firm despite the chaos unfolding around them.Just as they braced themselves for another confrontation, a figure emerged from the shadows, elegant and poised. A beautiful and elegant woman in her earlier 30, dressed in perfect white tailor. It was Titania Kincade, a beacon of authority and strength in the midst of turmoil.Camila's eyes widened in relief and she hurried forward to greet her mentor. "Titania!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with gratitude. "Thank goodness you're here."Titania'
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137Three subordinates pulled out their knifes, ready to finish with Darien. Amelia, her voice quivering with anger, stepped forward, her eyes ablaze with defiance. "You have no right to accuse him like this," she protested vehemently, her fists clenched at her sides. "Who are you to pass judgment without any proof?"Titania, her expression stern and unwavering, met Amelia's gaze head-on. "I am the head of security for your family," she declared firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument. "It is my responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone here."Amelia's jaw tightened with frustration as she struggled to find the words to refute Titania's authority. "But Darien is my loyal and honest friend," she insisted, her voice tinged with desperation. "He would never betray us."Camila, her heart heavy with concern, stepped forward to join Amelia. "It's true," she interjected, her voice filled with conviction. "Darien just saved our lives from that despicable Marco DeSilva. You don't
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138Darien's actions defied expectations, his swift retaliation left everyone stunned, including Titania, whose authority had just been challenged in the most unexpected way.Amelia, her heart pounding in her chest, watched in awe as Darien effortlessly dispatched his assailant. "Darien, how did you...?" she began, her voice trailing off in disbelief.But Darien had no time to answer. With his adrenaline still pumping, he turned to face Titania, his eyes burning with righteous fury. "I told you," he said, his voice cold and menacing. "I am not the enemy here. And I won't let anyone else suffer for your paranoia."Titania, her composure shaken by Darien's display of strength, struggled to regain control of the situation. "Enough," she said, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "We need to regroup and reassess the situation."But Darien had had enough of Titania's tyranny. "No more games," he declared, his voice echoing with authority. "Either you trust me, or you don't. But I won't st