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
145Trevor "Tiger" Jackson's entrance sent a ripple of tension through the already charged atmosphere. His reputation preceded him—the ruthless leader of the city's underworld, known for his iron grip on illicit activities and a knack for appearing at the most opportune (or inopportune) moments.As
146The tension in the room was palpable as Trevor "Tiger" Jackson's presence loomed large over the heated debate. His reputation as a formidable figure in the city's underworld was not lost on the gathered elite, particularly the Werners, who exchanged uneasy glances amongst themselves. Ray Werner
147The room erupted into shocked gasps and startled murmurs. Trevor's eyes blazed with restrained fury as he towered over Ray, who now stood dazed and visibly shaken."What the hell, Trevor?" Werner exclaimed, his eyes wide.Nathan shook his head in disbelief. "Damn, did you see that?"Ray stumbled
The room buzzed with disbelief as Trevor "Tiger" Jackson's intervention sunk in. How could the city's most feared and respected underworld figure defend Darius West, a man the elite considered a pauper and a loser? It was simply unbelievable.Mayor Delap, trying to regain control of the situation, r
149The room was thick with tension as Mayor Delap, Mr. Sanchez, Dr. Carl Martin, Darius, and Trevor all stood, their anger palpable. Howard, Nathan, and the Werners had crossed too many lines, and now, the entire gathering teetered on the edge of chaos.Mayor Delap's face was red with anger, his fi