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, stating, "You'll be responsible for everything associated with

away and was nearing the latter’s car. Darius tilted his head

were already touching the sides of his car, after all. He figured he could flee

grabbed the door handle, he felt a blow getting dealt to

now that he got kicked again, he could barely breathe. Austin wanted to beg for mercy, but his attack did

remarkable that even after this long period, you barely even made it into your car. That just shows

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 before anything has even begun, you're now a risk I'm willing to take, regardless of whatever happens in the future.

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

well enough. Our interaction today has given me plenty of intel on your

the ground. Disbelief coated his

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

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

to do, why have you come

car earlier, I found some information I believe will pique your interest. It's about how your birth parents