The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 165

Darius agreed with that statement, so he nodded while locking gazes with Erin. “You’re correct. This Jeremiah Locke guy seems efficient in monitoring his hotel’s affairs. Even I think he deserves a bonus for reacting so quickly.”

Erin smiled but kept mum.

Meanwhile, Jeremiah, who had yelled earlier, was nearing Darius. The latter made use of his advanced hearing to track Jeremiah’s footsteps. Once he determined Jeremiah was within his attack range, he dashed ahead and kicked Alvin.

Alvin did not expect Darius to do that. Then again, Alvin couldn’t defend himself even if he anticipated the kick. Thus, he flew a distance away, landing on the ground next to Jeremiah with a blow.

Jeremiah roared, alarmed at the sudden appearance of something near his feet. He then kicked Alvin out of instinct.

Not a squeak came from Alvin, who blacked out immediately after. The only thing proving he was still alive was his subtle breaths.

A smirk formed on Darius’ face when he heard the commotion behind him, indicating his mood had improved. Before Jeremiah could discern what had happened, he saw a tall and handsome but visibly younger man appear before him.

Jeremiah’s eyes narrowed.

his annual income. Thinking that sent a quiver down his spine. “To have so much wealth at a young age… I doubt that it’s because this young man is

hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I apologize sincerely and

yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning to question if your seven-star rating

effort in starting this business would go to waste. At that thought, Jeremiah felt all his strength leave his body. He could not keep himself upright

head. He thought, “I know I’m insignificant to my higher-ups, and Murray Hotel’s wealth isn’t worth anything to him, but calling in the big guns

waist.” I’m warning you! I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s

Darius rolled his eyes.

breathless with anger, but he forced

emotionless Darius, “Who would make you the person in charge of

He now looked at Darius with sheer rage but still answered smugly, “Dream Investment

face. However, he secretly scoffed in his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he was also

in his heart, “Why? Why must I always tolerate that company’s unreasonable behavior? I can’t

me. Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll continue

Moments of silence passed before he resumed, “Before you start raging at me again, there’s something we should discuss. I don’t think you know who I am, do you? Then again, you were so busy worrying about the hotel. I doubt you had time to get a subordinate to investigate my

upon

graciously