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
264Jason's eyes widened in disbelief as Darius revealed his new position. "CEO of a company?" he scoffed, unable to hide his shock. "Please, you expect us to believe that? A loser like you? Don’t make me laugh.""And by the way, what company is that?" Jason sneered, clearly expecting a ridiculous a
265“Of course you don’t, because it’s a lie!” Jason exclaimed, throwing his arms up theatrically. “The day Darius becomes CEO is the day pigs fly!”Brianna sneered at Darius, her eyes narrowing with disdain. "You think just saying you’re a CEO changes anything? We all know who you really are. A nob
266Darius let a slow, confident smile spread across his face. “Looks like pigs just flew, Jason. Or maybe you’ve finally met someone you underestimated one too many times.”Jason’s mouth opened and closed as if he were trying to form a response, but no words came out. Lexi’s face twisted in confusi