22 The waiter, under the weight of Lydia and Howard's influence, gritted his teeth. "I'm sorry, but if you don't leave voluntarily..." "What? You'll make me?" Darius's eyes narrowed, his stance firm. He could feel the eyes of the other diners on him, the air thick with tension. At that moment, Ly
23 Inside the diamond box, the ambiance shifted dramatically. It was as though Darius had stepped into another world. The room glimmered softly under the muted light, casting an ethereal glow on the faces of the four individuals seated there. As they took their seats, Mr. Sanchez, with a composed
24 Trevor 'Tiger' Jackson, the embodiment of strength and resilience, was the first to break the silence. Clearing his throat, he leaned forward, his eyes locking with Darius's. "Young master," he began, his voice steady but betraying a hint of emotion, "I've seen many things in my time, but toda
25 Darius barely gave Howard and Lydia a second glance, their insults feeling like nothing more than an annoying buzz in his ears. He had heard it all before, and today, their words seemed especially hollow. Turning to leave, he heard Howard's voice cut through the air, a note of forced superiority
26 He stepped out of the car, his movements calm but deliberate. The gang turned to him, sneers forming on their faces, sizing him up as an easy mark. The leader, a bulky man with a scar running down his cheek, stepped forward, his eyes narrowing at the sight of the Eclipse. "Well, well, what do
27 Micheal burst into laughter, the sound harsh and mocking. He fixed his gaze on Darius, his eyes gleaming with malice. "You think you're some sort of hero, kid?" Micheal sneered, stepping closer until he was only a few feet away from Darius. "I'm here on behalf of the Werner family. They're in
28 Every head turned in shock and confusion towards the source of the command. Micheal's expression twisted from one of annoyance to shock, and then quickly to fear. "Why are these nobodies interrupting? Can't they see I'm working?" he muttered under his breath, turning towards the newcomer with
29 Everyone could only stare in disbelief as Trevor, the feared boss known as Tiger, knelt before Darius with an unexpected humility. Darius, though young, had a maturity that belied his years. He looked down at Trevor, who was kneeling before him, and said firmly, "Stand up, Tiger. You didn't do