The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 178

Darius took the key. “Thank you.”

After that, he turned to head to his apartment. He stopped after a couple of steps and turned to look at Ayla. “This receptionist is great.

Ayla’s expression changed, and she immediately nodded. “I understand, Mr. Reid.”

As Darius walked out of the lobby, he vaguely heard Ayla say, “You’re doing an excellent job, so you can choose between getting a promotion or a raise. You should know that this is a special situation–if you choose to be promoted, so be it, but I’ll only give you a raise once you’ve gained enough experience to match up to your position. However, I’ll still give you all the power that comes with your position.”

The receptionist wanted to jump with joy at Ayla’s words.

On the other hand, a small smile formed on Darius‘ lips, but this didn’t stop him from heading to his destination. Just as he thought he would soon be at his apartment, he heard someone call his name.

The voice was a little familiar, but it hadn’t left a deep enough impression for him to remember. He stopped and turned in the direction the voice had come from to see a beautiful woman standing there.

He recognized her–she was Pearl Chamberlain, the third most gorgeous woman in his university. She’d once slapped him, then thanked him for helping her. He put his hands in his pockets and watched as she approached him, her chest heaving as she tried to catch her breath.

narrowed his eyes. She was attractive, but perhaps her beauty would work better on someone else. He moved his

even averted his gaze so quickly. However, it wasn’t a question she could bring herself to ask. Then, Darius‘ question registered in

but didn’t forget what she was here for. “Darius, I

to frown. He was about to turn her down when she continued, “I know you don’t need my gratitude, but it’s all that I can give you.” Everyone in the

Pearl ran after him when she saw him ignore her. Her heels clicked rapidly against the

in

much more powerful now that his martial arts skills had been awakened. He could hear Pearl struggling to catch her breath as

persevered Darius didn’t slow down, however. He was still miffed about what had happened earlier. He only stopped once he

say to Pearl,

a word.

walk into the apartment. After a

were soaked with sweat because of her

of the bedroom and saw her looking so disheveled, he had to admit that she still looked good. He sat down

mind go blank for a short while. Once again, he couldn’t help but

his senses. “I don’t need your gratitude. I