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.

true when he saw Darius’ clothes, which cost roughly 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 capable. It must be because he’s being backed by his affluent family. Ugh, I can’t stand people like that!” Jeremiah

a pleading look at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I apologize sincerely and am willing to pay for the

yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning

It also meant Jeremiah’s lifetime effort in starting this business would go to waste.

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 is my last option now. I can’t show a hint of fear on my

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.

left Jeremiah breathless with anger, but he forced himself to stand his

would make you

sheer rage but still

Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However,

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

Dream Investment Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll continue to appear and cause trouble in my life. It happened

their chairman multiple times in the past,” said Darius, who had opened his eyes and approached Jeremiah by then. Moments of silence passed before he resumed, “Before you start raging at me again, there’s

upon hearing those

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