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.

and interest lingered in everyone's gazes, but Darius did not care about the attention he received. He honked at the car in front, prompting whoever was

they watched as the driver ahead drove

floored the gas pedal, driving down the road ahead at full speed. Next to him, Bridget's mouth had rounded into an "O"

time before she

by your side.Almiron City has continued to shock me, as I've never

who was in awe, nodded to the former's words. She chimed in, "Mr.Reid, I didn't think such bizarre social customs

scrunched together

she opened her laptop and typed across the keyboard at lightning speed, eager to learn why the city

and did not answer

the cars on both sides of 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

and Erin dropped whatever they were doing

then examined the scenery outside their car for

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

parked the car, the entire estate's

was a rare sight for another person, apart

like statues, fixating on the vehicle as Darius stepped out with Bridget

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

silently, both hands folding behind his back while his gaze fixed on the document on the

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

isn't it?

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 you've gotten invited

hands in

his palm against the table and