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.

He then shifted his attention to Edward, stating,

after that because Austin had crawled some distance away and was nearing the

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 as long as he got into the driver's seat

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

escaping, even if his hand was already touching his car seat; the wound on his chest prevented it, and now that he got kicked again, he could barely breathe. Austin wanted

period, you barely even made it into your car. That just shows you're not someone who

we would meet in such a way. Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me before anything has even begun, you're now a risk I'm willing

tremor spread throughout his body. He quickly shook his head, murmuring, "l-l won't! Please! I swear I won't go

that now,” said Darius, whose head shook. "I already know you well enough. Our interaction today has given me plenty of intel on your character, even

coated his massive eyes as he gawked

point. You should be grateful for my patience,” Darius continued. A blank look settled on his face, allowing a calm aura to radiate

he knew there was saving himself now, so

curious. Since you’ve already decided what to do, why have you come to tell

Before I got off the car earlier, I found