133Mr. Sanchez stormed into his office, his usual calm demeanor disrupted by a simmering rage. "Darius, how dare they threaten you like this? Howard, Lydia, Nathan... they will pay dearly for their arrogance."Darius, always composed in the face of adversity, calmly sorted through papers, his voice
134The news of the upcoming celebration for Darius and his charitable efforts spread quickly through the town. Invitations were sent out, and preparations began in earnest for what promised to be a grand event.As Darius oversaw the final details for the orphanage refurbishment project, he couldn't
135The day of the celebration arrived with the town's elite gathering at the grand estate, adorned with shimmering lights and orchestral melodies filling the air. Darius, dressed in a tailored suit and greeted warmly by guests, maintained his composed demeanor despite sensing an undercurrent of ten
136Finally, the moment arrived. The car carrying Mrs. Kinsey pulled up to the grand estate. She stepped out cautiously, her expression a mix of curiosity and unease, greeted warmly by Darius himself at the entrance."Mrs. Kinsey, thank you for coming," Darius greeted her with a warm smile, though h
137After the heartfelt moment, Darius stepped back to allow Mrs. Kinsey a moment in the spotlight. Overwhelmed with emotion, she gathered herself and addressed the room with a voice filled with gratitude and hope."Thank you, everyone," Mrs. Kinsey began, her voice steady yet touched with emotion.
138Across the room, Rana Werner maneuvered to intercept Mr. Sanchez, feigning admiration while subtly probing for vulnerabilities. "Mr. Sanchez, such a grand gesture for young Darius," she began innocently. "Tell me, how well do you truly know him?"Mr. Sanchez, ever the astute diplomat, smiled war
139Meanwhile, Darius, unaware of the whispers circulating around him, continued to mingle graciously. He shared his vision for the orphanage passionately, his eyes alight with hope for a brighter future for the children.Mr. Sanchez, observing the proceedings with pride, couldn't help but notice th
140Howard and Nathan exchanged a glance, considering Elsa Werner's proposition carefully. Despite their reservations about working with the Werners, they knew Elsa wielded influence that could tip the scales in their favor."How do we know we can trust you, Mrs. Werner?" Howard asked, his tone guar