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
267The waiter walked away, leaving an uncomfortable silence in his wake. Jason, who had been basking in the attention of his friends, now turned angrily to Darius. His earlier bravado was quickly being replaced by a mix of anger and uncertainty, though his voice shook slightly as he attempted to re
268Jason’s composure cracked, his jaw tightening as he fought to regain control of the situation. “Enough of this bullshit,” Jason snapped, his voice rising as he tried to reassert himself in the conversation. “If you’re so damn rich, prove it. Show us your bank statement right now.Darius sighed,
269Jason, scrambling to regain his composure, blurted out, “You’re just lucky, Darius. No one makes that kind of money without luck!”“Luck?” Darius’s smile widened, but there was no warmth in it. “Luck favors those who are prepared, Jason. You might want to remember that.”Brianna, still in shock,
270As the door to the restaurant swung shut behind Darius, a heavy silence fell over the group. The once-buzzing table, full of laughter and jeering, now felt like a graveyard of shattered pride. Jason’s face flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment, his mind racing as he tried to process what