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.

someone else. He moved his gaze from

he hadn’t shown any reaction to her body and had even averted his gaze so quickly. However, it wasn’t a question she could bring herself to ask.

“Darius, I want to express my gratitude

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

were playing out, so he headed to his apartment. Pearl ran after him when she saw him ignore her. Her

the people in the

powerful now that his martial arts skills had been awakened. He could hear Pearl struggling to catch her breath as she ran behind him, but to his surprise, she

down, however. He was still miffed about what had happened earlier. He only stopped once he was at

say to Pearl,

she was so exhausted she couldn’t say a word. All she could do now was pant.

him walk into the apartment. After a moment’s hesitation, she followed

living room. Her clothes were soaked

he had to admit that she still looked good. He sat

his mind go blank for a short while.

“I don’t need your gratitude. I only helped your family because I despised Hank’s