178The crowd murmured with surprise and approval at Darius’s defense of the gatekeeper."Can you believe this guy? Standing up for the gatekeeper like that," one employee whispered."Looks like Chernin’s really overstepping now," another said, their eyes wide with excitement.Dorian looked momentar
179Albert burst into laughter, clutching his stomach as he laughed so hard. Through his fits of laughter, he managed to gasp out, "Ha! If you're the owner, then I must be Santa Claus!" His loud guffaws echoed through the crowd, igniting a wave of laughter and mocking jeers aimed at Darius.At first
180The two security guards, recognizing the urgency in Dorian Chernin’s tone, hurried over, their expressions serious and determined. They quickly assessed the situation, noting the tense standoff between Darius and Dorian.Dorian pointed a trembling finger at Darius. "This... this insolent man ref
181The crowd of onlookers had swelled to about 15 employees who had gathered in the parking lot during their lunch break, drawn by the commotion. News had quickly spread through the office grapevine that Dorian Chernin was confronting some intruder who had parked in his designated spot. No one want
182Dorian rushed forward, attempting to bow and greet the woman, but he was blatantly ignored. Jenna Wells' sharp gaze was fixed on Darius, her strides purposeful and direct."Was it you who called?" Her voice, firm and authoritative, cut through the silence, directed at Darius.Darius nodded, a sm
183Dorian, now visibly shaking, couldn't believe the turn of events. "No way, no way he's the big shot," he muttered under his breath, unable to reconcile the Darius he knew with the owner of the company. His disbelief was so strong, it pushed him to speak out, "There's been some mistake. He—he's a
184Dorian's eyes were swimming with unshed tears.The crowd remained silent, their eyes wide as they absorbed the unfolding drama. Dorian, cradling his face, stood humiliated, his understanding of the severity of his actions settling in.Darius, observing the scene with an unflinching calm, finally
185Murmurs and whispers fluttered through the crowd like leaves in a storm. "Is he really going to refuse?" one voice whispered, tinged with shock."He's done for," another muttered, the words carrying a weight of certainty.The crowd buzzed with renewed intensity, their voices creating a layered s