The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 258

Darius could tell Erin was still nervous.

Even so, he no longer criticized her opinions nor spoke anymore.

All he did was drive in silence.

Stifled by the sudden tension, Bridget regretted riding shotgun just then.She complained in her heart, "No wonder Edward refused to join us!"

Pin-drop silence filled the car.

Such a void was something Bridget had never experienced before, so it suffocated her. She opened her mouth but then kept quiet out of fear, giving up after failing to speak a few times.

Not wanting to focus on the awkwardness any longer, Bridget decided it was better to look through the map on her phone instead.

That way, she could concentrate on ensuring Darius' safety.

When she scanned every last detail on the map, she felt the car slow down.

Numerous expensive cars had parked in the space ahead.

Yet, none cost nearly as much as the car Darius drove.

Thus, when he arrived at the road before Remnard Estate, everyone halted in their tracks, eyes glued onto his pricey vehicle.

attention he received. He honked

watched as the driver ahead drove closer to the roadside, clearing a path on the previously blocked

way for him, so he arrogantly floored the gas pedal, driving down the road ahead at full speed. Next to him, Bridget's mouth had rounded

for the longest time before she eventually turned her

I've never witnessed such a thing in all the years I've served by your side.Almiron City has continued to shock me, as I've never encountered a place with social rules like theirs. In fact, I've never considered the

in awe, nodded to the former's words. She chimed in, "Mr.Reid, I didn't think such bizarre social customs could occur in real life. Don't the authorities or

together with

laptop and typed across the keyboard at lightning speed,

only focused on driving and did not answer the

down we travel, the pricier these vehicles seem. There are a few-not more than three-things out of place so far, and they've occurred in the more than 100 cars we just drove past. Perhaps some attendees from wealthy families arrived here in less expensive vehicles on short notice.Alternatively, those people might be young heirs and haven't inherited their family's wealth or companies. Therefore, they're unable to afford higher-end

whatever

the scenery outside their car

truth; the women had no reason to refute his explanation of the varying levels of luxury

the car, the entire estate's yard fell

rare sight for another person, apart from

fixating on the vehicle as Darius stepped

audience, standing in a triangular formation with Darius taking the lead. He

back while his gaze fixed on the document on the

looked at Darius to ask, "Is there anything I can help you

register their attendance, isn't it? You'll

and replied, "Sir, I'd love to help you with that, but I'm sorry to say I have to see your invitation first.I can't let you in without proof that

had both hands in his

a brow¥ sardonically, he placed his palm against the table and