50 As Leslie and Darius sat down, Rana fixed Leslie with a cold stare. "You may have gotten past security this time, but you won't fool us for long. We'll be watching you closely." Leslie met Rana's gaze calmly. "I have nothing to hide. I'm simply here to better our business, as any family member
51Leslie's heart skipped a beat as she dared to hope, her pulse quickening with anticipation. Could it be her? Had her hard work and dedication finally been recognized?Ray forced a smile, but his heart raced, his palms slick with sweat. This wasn't supposed to happen. He wasn't the one who had sea
52Lord Werner paced before the fireplace, anger evident in his stiff movements. "Explain yourself, Ray," Lord Werner demanded, his brow furrowed with anger. "Why did Mr. Sanchez mention Leslie's name instead of yours?" He shooted his grandson a stern look.Ray's mind raced as he searched for a way
53Leslie wore a worried expression, sensing Ray was about to spin another web of deceit.Ray forced a smile, his expression oozing with false charm. "Like I've just said, grandfather, I've been keeping quiet so as not to cause trouble within the family," Ray said in a smooth tone. "But since Leslie
54Meanwhile, at Sanchez Industries, Darius was meeting with Sanchez in his office. "Thank you for what you did Sanchez," said Darius, clenching his fists in frustration. "Those fools in the Werner family wouldn't listen to reason. Now they'll have no choice but to see the truth - that it was Lesli
55The salesman, whose name badge read "Laurent Spencer," let out a derisive laugh. "You? Purchase this vehicle? Oh, please, spare me the charade. Are you auditioning for a role as a billionaire, or is this merely a misguided attempt at comedy?"Darius felt a surge of irritation, but he forced himse
56The salesmen's jeers still echoing in his ears, fueling his anger. As he turned the corner, his furious steps halted abruptly. There, perched casually on the gleaming hood of his Eclipse, was a young woman tapping away at her phone. She was dressed stylishly in a form-fitting dress and heels, wi
57Darius found himself standing face to face with a girl whose arrogance seemed to radiate off her like a halo. Her dismissive gestures and mocking tone grated on his last nerve, but he fought to keep his composure. "You're testing my patience," he growled, his fists clenching at his sides as he s