The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 196

Darius arrived at the university gates and saw almost all of his lecturers standing there. He tensed, confused by that sight. However, he quickly snapped to his senses, approaching a lecturer who had taught one of his classes.

"Professor Brown, because Professor Plinsky and Dean Fletcher are both dealing with some troubles, I don't know who to ask regarding my request for a month's leave."

Professor Brown was aware of everything that had transpired. Thus, he felt pity for Darius and was quick to nod.

"I already know about your request and am giving you my approval."

Darius did not expect things to go so smoothly.

Nevertheless, he reached out to shake hands with Professor Brown, hoping to express his gratitude.

After the handshake, Darius left the scene with lightning speed as he could not wait to be at Almiron City.

Erin had successfully booked flight tickets to Almiron City by the time Darius joined her in the car.

"Let’s go to the airport since we already have the tickets," said Darius, whose tone indicated his satisfaction.

Erin's eyes rounded as she drove slower and asked, "Shouldn't we wait for those two bodyguards of yours? The ones from your grandfather?”

"Edward and Bridget?" A frown marred Darius' face. He had almost forgotten about the two before Erin brought them up. Curiously, he asked," I haven't seen those two since returning from the state. When did they tell you about wanting to go to Almiron City?"

her phone. Then, she raised it toward Darius with a series of text messages on the screen. 'This text is from Mr. Bruce, and I

the phone, curiosity flashing

you booked a flight to Almiron City for Mr. Reid. I don't think what you're doing is right. However, since you’re Mr. Reid's most trusted aide and secretary, I'm in no position to criticize you. Still, I believe it's essential to take Mr. Reid's bodyguards along to Almiron

lips pursed with discontent upon reading that. "Bruce claims he

sense his anger, but she did not feel Bruce's actions alone could cause that. After pondering for some

find out about anything that anyone does in our country, I'm sure

comforting words are effective," said Darius with a softened look.

one leg over his other. "So, when will those two bodyguards arrive at the airport?

could tell he

car on the roadside while typing and simultaneously reading a message on her phone. "Mr. Bruce, thank you for the advice. Your

rang out to indicate the message had gone through. Immediately

Bruce's

Erin's message in such a short time. At the same time,

he was deciding between the two possibilities, Erin spoke. "It's from Mr. Bruce. He says the bodyguards are already awaiting us at the airport. They’ve also

this was his grandfather's doing, so he did not dwell on the matter

I understand." He

up seeing the

make it into the parking lot. Instead, they got stalled by a crowd

gathered to watch the

a middle-aged woman’s voice from among