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.

That seemed especially true when he saw Darius’ clothes, which cost roughly his annual income. Thinking that sent a quiver down his

pleading look at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I apologize sincerely

on for a while, yet only two senior staff members have

It also meant Jeremiah’s lifetime effort in starting this business would go to waste. At that thought, Jeremiah felt

wealth isn’t worth anything to him, but calling in the big guns is my last option

Jeremiah shot to his feet and spoke confidently with both hands on his waist.” I’m warning you! I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s a powerful man and will surely make you regret

Darius rolled his eyes.

anger, but he forced himself

curious,” said an emotionless Darius, “Who would make you the person in

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

this while. The same blank look settled on his face. However, he secretly scoffed in his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he was also upset that he could not

his next move. He seethed in his heart, “Why? Why must I always

make Dream Investment Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll

by then. 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

upon

he continued. “So, I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid, the chairman of West Atlantics