The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 305

However, just as Maurice was about to say the word, he paused before shaking his head.

Edward raised both brows in confusion, not expecting this to happen. Immediately after, his brows furrowed tightly, and he wanted to ask why. That was when Edward caught sight of a hinting look from Darius.

He immediately fell silent but secretly panicked, unable to hide the growing anxiety in his eyes as he stared at the blond boy.

Maurice's gaze was downcast, his fingers twiddling while tears brimmed in his eyes. He willed himself to hold his breath. Not wanting anyone to see him break down, he kept his head down.

Still, he replied loudly, "That's a huge decision. Before I decide, I have to ask my adoptive mother's opinion."

He then raised his head and no longer concealed his emotions, earnestly saying, "It doesn't matter how she treated me before. Without her, I might not have survived until now. Plus, she’s given me plenty of financial aid throughout my life. I never expected her to treat me like her actual son. Thus, I think the life she's given me is pretty decent, even if you disagree."

His two hands had fallen to his sides, fists still coiled tight. Unwavering determination gleamed in his eyes that now focused on Darius.

attention to Edward,

that because Austin had crawled some distance away and was

appeared on Austin's face when he heard footsteps approaching him from behind. His hands were already touching the sides of his car, after all. He figured he could flee

the door handle, he felt a blow getting dealt to his back. He then fell to the ground

it, and now that he

you plenty of time to get away earlier. Yet, it's remarkable that even after this long period, you barely even made it into your car. That just shows you're not someone who cares

never imagined we would meet in such a way. Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me before anything has even

tremor spread throughout his body. He quickly shook his head, murmuring, "l-l won't! Please! I swear I won't go against you if you let me off

already know you well enough. Our interaction today

the ground. Disbelief coated his massive eyes as he

on you at this point. You should be grateful for my patience,” Darius

Austin gritted his teeth as bitter rage thrummed in his veins. Still, he knew there was saving himself now, so he stopped resisting; every muscle

curious. Since you’ve already decided what to do, why have you come to tell me this now? I doubt it's random-you must

smile while nodding. "Indeed, you guessed correctly. Before I got off the car earlier, I found some information I believe will