The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

"Darius isn't asking about our level of expertise for his personal benefit," Bridget thought, touched that Darius had bothered to learn more about her abilities. It meant he was genuinely listening and learning about his bodyguards.

"I once won first place in a hacking competition," she elaborated, "And Edward can do many things with his skills. Only he, among the other bodyguards, is able to perform challenging surgical operations."

Darius leaned against the seat’s backrest, falling into deep thought. It took a while before he spoke.

"Both of your levels of expertise seem superior to other experts in those respective fields. One can even say you're both top in the world at what you do.”

Still groveling on the ground, Shelvin's eyes shot open once he heard Darius ' words.

"I didn't find out about that information beforehand. If I had known, I wouldn't have shown up today." With that thought, Shelvin did not hesitate to tear up and plead,

"Mr. Reid, please forgive me! I didn’t know your background before overhearing the conversation between you and the lady next to you. I wouldn't have come here if I knew you were from the Reid family!"

Darius chose not to respond and continued focusing on Bridget. "It must’ve been challenging for you two to endure bodyguard training camp." 1

"Not at all, Mr. Reid." Another genuine smile curved on Bridget's face.

weren't under any threat. You've just reunited with the Reid family, so you probably aren't aware of this-several wealthy families and consortiums require their bodyguards to kill one another during training. Only those that survive

breathe before resuming, "However, none of that ever happened during the Reid

how other families trained their bodyguards. It baffled him, and he could

precious gifts. Hence, it upset him to learn some wealthy people thought differently. Yet, he soon felt pride, knowing his family respected life as much

Several years ago, he struggled to keep himself fed. He grew up in a less fortunate background. Even after becoming the Reid family's bodyguard and receiving a high salary, his financial struggles persisted. That's

Bridget." You've sung many praises about him and his future this entire night. If you're implying something, I

an apologetic smile at him." Sorry, Mr. Reid. I'm unsure of how you currently feel toward

word

rubbed her palms together and continued, "Mr. Reid, I personally think Edward struggled with his life before becoming a bodyguard. So, he's probably uninterested in dating or

silence came from Darius, who

to be in a romantic relationship with her and even thought about marrying

when

he curled both fists on the sides of his body while gulping. He then greeted Darius with a trembling

"I’m back, Mr. Reid."

growing anxiety, so he explained, "I just learned about the Reid family’s bodyguard training camp and some issues with your character. Now, I'm giving you one last chance