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
141The private meeting continued as the conspirators plotted their next steps. Elsa Werner's plan was clear: they needed to act swiftly and decisively to undermine Darius's position. As the discussion unfolded, each member of the group took turns refining their strategy.Ray Werner leaned forward,
The evening continued with an air of anticipation as whispers of a debate began to spread through the gathering. Elsa Werner’s plan had taken root, and now the stage was set for the confrontation she had envisioned.In a corner of the grand room, Howard Cooper, Nathan Lucre, and the Werners huddled
143The debate soon descended into chaos. As Darius struggled to defend himself, the hostile questions grew increasingly personal and demeaning."You claim to help the less fortunate," sneered Ray Werner. "But what charity did you offer when you were down on your luck as a boy? I heard you used to s
144"Enough of these lies!" shouted Ray Werner. "Darius has fooled you all, but not us. We see him for the charlatan that he is.""I've heard enough from you," Dr. Martin retorted. "In fact, I banned your entire family from my hospital after your many attempts to bribe and manipulate my staff. It se