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.

cocked a brow. He then shifted his attention to Edward, stating, "You'll be responsible for everything

that because Austin had crawled some distance away

he heard footsteps approaching him from behind. His hands were already touching the sides of his car, after all. He figured he could flee as long as he got into the driver's seat

a blow getting dealt to his back. He then fell to the ground

now that he got kicked again, he could barely breathe. Austin wanted to beg

already given 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 about family," Darius’

didn’t know anything, but I never imagined we would meet in such a way. Since

quickly shook his head, murmuring, "l-l won't! Please! I swear I

late for that now,” said Darius, whose head shook. "I already know you well enough. Our interaction

lay on the ground. Disbelief coated his massive eyes as

enough time on you at this point. You should be grateful for my patience,” Darius continued. A blank look settled on his face,

in his veins. Still, he knew there was saving himself now, so he stopped resisting; every muscle in his

but still asked, "I’m curious. Since you’ve already decided what to do,

found some information I believe