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.

Darius cocked a brow. He then shifted his attention to Edward, stating, "You'll be responsible for everything associated with this child in the

that because Austin had crawled some distance away and

footsteps approaching him from behind. His hands were already touching the

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

even if his hand was already touching his car seat; the wound on his chest prevented it, and now that he got kicked

Yet, it's remarkable that even after this long period, you

"This entire matter revolves around the Anderson family. I initially planned to pretend I didn’t know anything, but I never imagined we would meet in such a way. Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me

murmuring, "l-l won't! Please! I swear I won't go against you if you

already know you well enough. Our interaction

the ground. Disbelief coated his massive

my patience,” Darius continued. A blank look settled on his face, allowing a calm aura to radiate from

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

you’ve already decided what to do, why

he flashed a slight smile while nodding. "Indeed, you guessed correctly. Before I got off the car earlier, I found some information I believe will pique your interest. It's about how your