250Darius’s smile faltered just for a second, irritation flashing in his eyes, but he quickly masked it with a smooth reply. "And yet, here you are, sitting across from this ‘cog’ because you know deep down that I’m more than that. I’m the one who makes this machine run smoothly. You can try to rep
251Adrian scoffed, shaking his head with a condescending chuckle. "Oh, you’ve got it all figured out, don’t you? How cute. You must think you’re something special, standing up to the big bad wolf. But the reality is, you’re just a kid playing in a grown man’s world, and you’re going to get burned i
252Darius’s eyes narrowed, his patience wearing thin. He stood up, towering over Adrian, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "I’d love to see you try. But let me give you some advice—you should probably leave before you embarrass yourself any further. I don’t think Mr. Sanchez would apprecia
253As Adrian was dragged out of the office, his furious shouting echoed through the corridor, drawing curious glances from passersby. Darius, his posture now relaxed but still taut with underlying tension, returned to his desk. He picked up his phone and dialed a number, waiting for the call to con
254Darius leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. “I’m listening.”Lila smirked, her eyes glinting with a mix of mischief and assurance. “Adrian’s recent outbursts are only the beginning. He’s angling for something big—something that could disrupt the market. If you’re smart, you’ll leverage this inf
255As Adrian followed Vince into the café, he couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling creeping up his spine. The man had appeared out of nowhere, offering help just when Adrian needed it most. It was too convenient, too well-timed, and Adrian's instincts were screaming at him to be cautious. But the allu
256Leo nodded in greeting, his expression unreadable. Adrian studied the man, noting the cold efficiency in his demeanor. "Nice to meet you, Leo," Adrian said cautiously.Leo gave a curt nod, his gaze sharp but revealing nothing. "Likewise."Adrian returned the nod but kept his guard up. Something
257Adrian looked up and blinked in surprise, caught off guard by her sudden appearance. "Sophie? What are you doing here?" he asked, trying to keep his voice calm."Sophie?" Vince echoed, glancing at Adrian with raised eyebrows. His eyes flicked over Sophie, clearly curious."She’s my sister," Adri