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
30 "Yes, it's me," he replied, kneeling beside her to be at eye level. Mrs. Kinsey reached out, her hand trembling as she gently touched his cheek. "Look at you, all grown up and... and taking charge like this," she murmured, her voice thick with emotion. Darius looked away for a moment, uncomfor
31 Darius reacted swiftly, catching Mrs. Kinsey before she could fall. "Mrs. Kinsey!" he exclaimed, concern etching his features. As an orphan, Darius had rarely known kindness until Mrs. Kinsey had taken him under her wing, treating him with a warmth that filled the void of his missing family. La
32 The slap resounded sharply across the crowded emergency room, instantly drawing all eyes to the portly man whose arrogance seemed as large as his frame. The nurse recoiled, a bright red mark forming on her cheek, as stunned silence fell momentarily among the hustle of medical staff. Darius, who
33 The tension in the emergency room shattered as the doors swung open with a sharp snap, admitting John Lucre. Tall and imposing, with streaks of silver threading through his once-black hair, he carried the authority of a seasoned patriarch. His sharp, calculating gaze swept the room, instantly co
34 Darius, his anger barely contained, stepped forward, his voice tinged with contempt. "You stroll in here as if you own the place. It’s despicable!" John, with a dismissive flick of his hand and a sneer, retorted sharply. "Of course I do. I'm John Lucre. This is how power works, you 'nobody'. Yo
35 The room fell silent, the weight of Dr. Martin's words hanging heavily in the air. John's mouth opened, then closed, his usual confidence deflated by the firm rejection from someone he couldn't bully or influence. Dr. Martin turned to walk away, then paused, glancing back at John with a final n
36 Darius gave Mrs. Kinsey's hand a gentle squeeze before letting go. "I'll be back to check on you soon. Please rest and focus on recovering." He turned and walked briskly out of the room, his mind racing. Back in the orphanage, chaos unfolded in Mrs. Kinsey’s absence. Leslie, who had come to vi
Olivia only had eyes for Darius. She greeted him with a radiant smile and pulled him into a warm hug. "Darius, it's wonderful to see you again! I'm so glad you could make it."Her kindness toward Darius, when others had once scorned her, was not lost on those present.Darius warmly returned Olivia’s
Darius said calmly to Jason, "I have nothing to prove to small minds like yours. My keys, if you please."Sensing that Darius wasn't getting riled up, Jason gripped the keys tighter, sneering. "Admit what we all know deep down—you’re not living the high life, poor boy." Laughter echoed around them.
285But before Darius could respond, he noticed Jason approach with Brianna on his arm. Jason’s face was twisted in a sneer as he eyed Darius, clearly irritated by the attention he was receiving."Pretending to be rich now, are we, Darius?" Jason said in a mocking tone. Darius could see the jealousy
284As Darius West stepped into Chez Michel, the warm greeting from the maître d' momentarily eased his tension. "Good evening, sir. May I have the name for your reservation?""Darius West. I'm here for Miss Olivia Donna's party," he replied, keeping his voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in
283Few hours after Sanchez left, Darius' phone rang. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was his old friend Eric calling. He answered with a calm tone, despite the whirlwind of thoughts still brewing in his mind."Hello, Eric. What's up?" Darius said, leaning back in his chair."Darius, mate! Great n
282The next day, Darius woke up feeling the weight of last night's conversation with Max still lingering in his mind. His body ached slightly from the tension, but there was no time to dwell on it. After a quick, cold shower to shake off the fatigue, he dressed in his usual sleek, understated suit, his mind already racing through the tasks ahead.Stepping into his Eclipse, he gripped the steering wheel tightly, the engine purring beneath him as he drove toward the office. The city blurred by, but his thoughts were sharp. Jason’s plan, Max’s betrayal—it all simmered under the surface, waiting for the right moment to strike back.Once inside his office, the cool, modern interior did little to settle his nerves. He tossed his briefcase on the desk and immediately reached for the phone, dialing Mr. Sanchez’s number. The line rang only once before it was answered."Good morning, young master," Mr. Sanchez’s voice greeted, calm and professional as always.Darius didn’t waste time with pleas
"I don’t want any part of this," Max’s voice cracked through the phone, clearly strained. "That’s why I’m calling you. I’m out. Whatever Jason’s planning, I want no involvement. I just thought you should know."Darius stopped pacing, his brows furrowing as suspicion bubbled inside him. "You’re sudde
280Darius stormed into the villa, his mind racing as he dialed Eric's number. The phone rang twice before Eric's voice answered, sounding strained."Darius? What's up?""What’s up?" Darius repeated, his voice hard. "Why didn’t you tell me you fought Jason tonight? Are you okay?"Eric exhaled sharpl
279Just as Darius was pulling into his driveway, his phone rang again, cutting through the silence. Without glancing at the caller ID, he picked up, already anticipating Brianna's voice on the other end. His frustration boiled over immediately."What now, Brianna?" he barked into the phone, his gri