226Darius settled into one of the plush armchairs, trying to let the opulent surroundings ease his lingering tension. The room was designed for relaxation, with soft lighting, calming music playing faintly in the background, and the scent of lavender wafting through the air. A small tray with a bo
227“My number,” Vanessa said, her voice playful yet professional. “If you need anything during your stay or even after, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.”Darius looked at the card for a moment, considering her offer. She was charming, no doubt, and she’d certainly gone out of
228The first woman, a brunette with striking green eyes, took a step forward, her gaze locking onto Darius. "Well, well, what do we have here? I didn’t expect to find anyone actually using this room."The second woman, the one who had spoken so confidently earlier, was a tall blonde with a commandi
229Suddenly, there was a small scream from one of the women. "Ahh! You took the ‘Taken’ sign off the door!"Diana’s voice was filled with smug satisfaction. "Of course I did. No sign is going to stop me from getting what I want."Darius clenched his jaw, his patience wearing thin. The door to the r
230The tension in the room was palpable, but one of the girls finally turned on her heel, motioning for her friends to follow. "Let’s go, girls. Clearly, some people don’t know how to appreciate good company."Diana’s face twisted with fury as she watched her friends begin to leave. The thought of
Chapter 231Diana's eyes blazed with fury as she processed her friends' words. How dare they try to walk away without backing her up? This was a matter of pride now, and she refused to back down."No," Diana said firmly, squaring her shoulders as she faced Darius. "I'm not done here. You think you c
232Diana was as mad as a bull, her face flushed with fury as she locked eyes with Darius. "You’re the one who should leave, Darius. Maybe they didn’t even realize you were here. You’ve always been good at slipping in where you’re not wanted," she spat, her voice laced with venom.Darius remained ca
233Diana’s friends looked increasingly uncomfortable, the blonde placing a hand on Diana’s arm. "Diana, let’s just leave. This isn’t worth it."But Diana shook her off, her gaze never wavering from Darius. "You don’t get to tell me what’s worth it, Amanda. This is about respect—something Darius cle