The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 198

Bridget ran to Darius' side, urging him,

"Mr. Reid, I think you should give Edward another chance because this matter has been plaguing him for some time now. It's plausible for a girl to fall in love with Edward at first glance and obsess over making him her boyfriend. However, Edward doesn't even remember meeting this

woman's daughter. He doesn’t even know when they crossed paths! As for the rest of this woman’s accusations about our workplace relationship, that's false as well!"

Her gaze locked onto Darius’ face, searching for any hint that the latter had changed his mind about firing Edward. Sadly, there was none.

Even Erin did not know what Darius was planning. She felt his current actions were different from what she previously thought.

Silence filled the space.

However, the surrounding onlookers now stared at Darius with disapproval. They felt he was cruel for not protecting his employee in that situation.

Little did they know their opinions would soon get proven wrong.

Darius took out a check and handed it to Edward just then. "I think you should set aside some time to resolve this matter. Here's some money to do so. You can use it for anything, and you don't have to explain it to me."

Edward did not accept the check.

eyes seemed like they were about to pop out of their sockets. He muttered, "B-But, Mr. Reid, you

this woman before you. Which means, I’ll allow you to stay with the company if you can fix this situation." Edward still could not comprehend Darius' motivations, but he knew he had a chance to stay by the latter's side as a bodyguard.

to speak, but Darius had already approached the

mentioned," Darius proclaimed. "Tell me. What do you think now? Am I rich

and she had overheard the onlookers’

She raised her chin, placed her hands on her waist, and raised her voice. "Quit trying to fool me! You may look rich based on

hand quickly slapped

sudden action caused the woman to stumble to

utter shock, and screamed, "I don't know who you are,

her, Darius stood with his arms crossed, his expression frosty. "I didn't do anything. Yet, you seem very

Erin. She could feel a burning sensation on her cheek, which obstructed her ability to think logically. She clambered onto her feet and glowered at Erin, her tone becoming

done? Do you know who I am? How dare you hit me? Let me tell you this-you’ll have hell to

like to see how much I'll have to compensate you.

noticed his surroundings, a smile graced his

catch their flight, not even the man that stood near him. The

not bother to inform the man about the

. 'You've caused quite the fuss for a while now. Tell me, what exactly do you hope to get out

A contract? Or