111Alejandro's expression hardened, his disappointment evident. "Another chance? You had your chance to do the right thing, and you failed. I won't tolerate such behavior in my presence, or in this establishment."The guardians hung their heads, realizing the gravity of their mistake. "We're sorry,
112Darius's hands tightened around the glasses as he struggled to remain composed. "I was invited. Now if you'll excuse me-""Invited?" the woman scoffed. "As if Louis Rossi had associate with the help. You're clearly lying."Darius took a calming breath through his nose. "I'm telling you the truth
113As Darius navigated through the crowd, his eyes scanned the room in hopes of spotting a familiar face, but to no avail. Meanwhile, across the room, a couple dressed in timeless black and white attire caught the attention of many. Howard, in a tailored black suit, and Lydia, in a stunning white g
114As the tension simmered between them, Lydia couldn't hold back any longer. "We know what you're up to, Darius," she hissed, her eyes ablaze with accusation.Darius raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. "And what, pray tell, am I up to?" he asked, a smirk playing on his lips.Howard stepped forw
115 Lydia and Howard exchanged furious glances, their anger fueling the fire within each of them.Lydia's voice dripped with scorn as she shot back at Darius, her words laced with venom. "Darius, we'll see about that. No amount of deception can cloak your true nature forever."Howard's fists clench
116Despite the seething rage bubbling within him, Darius forced himself to take another deep breath, his mind racing for a way to defuse the situation without resorting to violence. With Nathan's smug grin etched into his memory, he knew any rash action would only serve to escalate things further.
117Back at the center of the confrontation, Darius continued to hold his ground against Nathan's barrage of threats. His calm demeanor seemed to infuriate Nathan even more, fueling his desire to assert dominance over his perceived rival.Darius took a deep breath to calm himself, though his hands s
118As Howard's voice pierced through the murmurs of the crowd, Darius felt a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. He had hoped to slip away unnoticed, but it seemed fate had other plans.He turned to face Howard and Lydia, his expression a mask of indifference, though inside, he braced himsel