Chapter 9 Intruder Alert

As I ran up the steps from the tube, I made sure to stay vigilant, keeping my eyes peeled. The last thing I wanted was to spot Groliver's red car parked outside my house or even along the way. Who knows what he was capable of doing next, and I certainly didn't want to find out.

Darius was an absolute legend! He didn't waste a second questioning "The Groll" and just delivered a satisfying thump. And the best part? He remained kind even when I let out my frustration by yelling at him. It must have been quite a shock for Darius too, having known that man his whole life, only to discover his true colors. But hey, we both handled it like champs.

I couldn't help but give myself a well-deserved pat on the back because I'm pretty sure I impressed my boss with my actions against Greg. It's not every day you see someone standing up to a troublemaker, and I made sure I did it with style.

Though, despite all the tough times I've faced in my twenty-six years, I never let them define me. They may