The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 165

Darius agreed with that statement, so he nodded while locking gazes with Erin. “You’re correct. This Jeremiah Locke guy seems efficient in monitoring his hotel’s affairs. Even I think he deserves a bonus for reacting so quickly.”

Erin smiled but kept mum.

Meanwhile, Jeremiah, who had yelled earlier, was nearing Darius. The latter made use of his advanced hearing to track Jeremiah’s footsteps. Once he determined Jeremiah was within his attack range, he dashed ahead and kicked Alvin.

Alvin did not expect Darius to do that. Then again, Alvin couldn’t defend himself even if he anticipated the kick. Thus, he flew a distance away, landing on the ground next to Jeremiah with a blow.

Jeremiah roared, alarmed at the sudden appearance of something near his feet. He then kicked Alvin out of instinct.

Not a squeak came from Alvin, who blacked out immediately after. The only thing proving he was still alive was his subtle breaths.

A smirk formed on Darius’ face when he heard the commotion behind him, indicating his mood had improved. Before Jeremiah could discern what had happened, he saw a tall and handsome but visibly younger man appear before him.

Jeremiah’s eyes narrowed.

down his spine. “To have so much wealth at a young age… I doubt that it’s because this young man is capable. It must be because

at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I

yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning to question if your seven-star rating is

this business would go to waste. At that thought, Jeremiah felt all his strength leave

before a light bulb went off in his head. He thought, “I know I’m insignificant to my higher-ups, and Murray Hotel’s wealth isn’t worth anything to him, but calling in the big guns is

hands on his waist.” I’m warning you! I may be a benevolent

Darius rolled his eyes.

breathless with anger, but

“Who would make you the

with sheer rage but still answered smugly, “Dream

been in his pockets all this while. The same blank look settled on his face. However, he secretly scoffed in his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he was also upset that

ensued as Darius pondered his next move. He seethed in his heart, “Why? Why must I

going to make Dream Investment Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always,

“Before you start raging at me again, there’s something we should discuss. I don’t think you know who I am, do you? Then again, you were so busy worrying about the hotel. I doubt you had

upon hearing

before he continued. “So, I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid,