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.

seemed especially 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

hesitation and cast 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

grinned. “The incident has gone on for a while, yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning to question if your seven-star rating is

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

to him, but calling in

to his feet and spoke confidently with both hands on his waist.” I’m warning you! I may

Darius rolled his eyes.

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

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

looked at Darius with sheer rage

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

his heart, “Why? Why must I always tolerate that company’s

Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll continue to appear and cause trouble in my life. It happened back then,

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

upon

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