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.

you probably aren't aware of this-several wealthy families and consortiums require

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

initially furious to learn of how other families trained their bodyguards. It baffled him, and he could not

to learn some wealthy people thought differently. Yet, he soon felt pride, knowing his family respected life as much as he did instead of supporting those

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 because he previously took out

You've sung many praises about him and his future this entire night. If you're implying

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

word came from

with his life before becoming a bodyguard. So, he's probably uninterested in dating or maintaining good relations, especially with women. That's also why I think he's lying and taking the blame for everything. I

came from Darius,

still willing to be in a romantic relationship with her and even

when

on the sides of his body

"I’m back, Mr. Reid."

about the Reid family’s bodyguard training camp and some issues with your character. Now,