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.

care about the attention he received. He honked at the car

and Erin; they watched as the driver ahead drove closer to the roadside, clearing a path on the

knew the car was making 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

way for the longest time

the years I've served by your side.Almiron City has continued to shock me, as I've

think such bizarre social customs could occur in real life. Don't the authorities or city officials usually

together

her laptop and typed across the keyboard at lightning speed, eager to

only focused on driving and did not

the road; the further 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

dropped whatever they were

the scenery outside their car for some minutes before

no reason to refute his explanation

parked the car, the entire estate's yard

rare sight for another person, apart from the Gillette family members, to drive

fixating on the vehicle as Darius stepped out with Bridget and

taking the lead.

while his gaze fixed on

gulped, then looked at Darius to ask, "Is there anything

it?

see your invitation first.I can't let you in without proof that you've gotten invited to

had both hands in his

placed his palm against