242Benjamin swallowed nervously, nodding as he forced a tight smile. "I understand, Mr. Lucre. I won’t let you down."Nathan’s smile widened slightly, though his eyes remained cold. "See that you don’t." He finished the last of his scotch and set the empty glass down with a finality that made Benja
243Benjamin chuckled, a cold, humorless sound. "You don't get to be Benjamin without knowing a few things, sir. Your hatred for Darius is well-known, especially after he stole Leslie from you. My mother, Martha, even suggested we meet for revenge. It seems we both have a score to settle."Nathan’s
244Nathan set his glass down, the clink resonating through the room. "You’ve certainly thought this through. But let’s be clear—if we’re doing this, we do it my way. You might have some useful information, but I’m not about to let a loose cannon like you derail my plans.""Your way?" Benjamin echoe
245A few days later, in Darius's sleek, modern office, the atmosphere was charged with focus and determination. Darius sat behind his imposing desk, his eyes scanning the documents spread before him with sharp precision. Mr. Sanchez stood respectfully to the side, his hands clasped in front of him
246As the door clicked shut behind Mr. Sanchez, Darius let out a slow, controlled breath. The weight of responsibility never sat lightly on his shoulders, but he had long since learned to embrace it. His thoughts were interrupted by the soft chime of his intercom."Young Master," came the voice of
247Adrian let out a loud, mocking laugh that reverberated through the room. The sound was tinged with disbelief, as if he couldn't comprehend the absurdity of what he had just heard. It was the kind of laugh that came from someone who believed they had just heard the most ridiculous thing imaginab
248Adrian's eyes narrowed, irritation flickering across his face. "You really think you can sit there and talk down to me, don’t you? Just because Mr. Sanchez left you in charge for a day, you believe you’ve got it all figured out?"Darius leaned back in his chair, completely at ease. "It’s not abo
249Adrian tilted his head, the smile on his face growing wider, dripping with condescension. "You’re something else, kid. Fine, let’s see what you’ve got. But don’t think for a second that I’m convinced."Darius’s gaze remained unshaken. "I don’t need to convince you, Mr. Langley. I just need to ge