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
258Adrian felt a flush of embarrassment but also a twinge of anger. He was tired of being treated like a screw-up, especially by his own sister. "Sophie, I appreciate your concern, but I’m not backing down from this. That man needs to pay for what he’s done, and this is the only way.""Is it?" Soph
259**Back at Darius’s office,** Lila Kennedy was finishing her proposal, her voice steady and filled with confidence. "So, what do you say, Darius? Are you ready to take this deal?" Darius leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he considered her offer. "Your proposal is certainly temptin
260Darius leaned forward, his eyes narrowing in suspicion. "What exactly are we dealing with here, Randall? And why all the secrecy?"Mr. Randall’s expression hardened, his usual calm demeanor replaced with something far more urgent. "There’s been some movement within our competitors—something we d
261Darius sighed as he leaned back in the plush leather seats of his Eclipse, still processing the day's chaotic events. So much had changed in just a few short hours—he was now CEO and heir of a vast conglomerate, a title he never thought would fall into his lap so soon. As the car wended its way
262As Darius arrived at The Velvet Room, the thumping bass of the music and the flickering neon lights outside set an electric tone for the evening. He scanned the crowded room until he spotted Eric, who was enthusiastically waving him over."Darius, over here!" Eric called out with a broad grin, r
263Brianna, a brunette with sharp features, let out a mocking laugh. “We didn’t know you still hung out with such...losers,” she said, her voice dripping with disdain as she shot a condescending look at Darius. “I mean, come on, Jason. This is slumming it, even for you.”Sophia, with her jet-black