The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 183

Darius kept his eyes trained on Ward so he caught the resolution in his eyes. He didn't say anything else and merely looked into Ward's eyes.

Ward was uncomfortable with the way Darius was watching him. His gaze was filled with helplessness and disappointment.

However, he didn't have a choice.

He figured that since Darius had already tracked down his family, he was probably already privy to much information. So, he allowed himself to drop the mask of anger as he looked at Darius, revealing his guilt and regret.

Darius didn't know what was happening, but he could hear the officials’ custom-made leather shoes tapping against the floor. He looked at Ward with a poker face and said, "Professor Plinsky, they're coming, and I'll go with them."

Ward stared at his favorite student. As he watched Darius leave, he knew that this was the end of their relationship.

Darius could sense that Ward still had plenty to say to him. So, he walked slowly. He told himself to give Ward one last chance-if Ward had yet to say anything by the time he stepped out of the classroom, he wouldn't offer his help anymore.

Right before he walked out of the classroom, Ward suddenly said, "Darius, I can sense your reluctance to accept this, so I'll tell you very clearly that there’s no way you'll be implicated for something that you haven't done.”

started to frown again, but he stopped when he saw Ward packing his books. Ward had never missed a class, but his actions were enough to show that he didn't intend

he couldn't accept. Then, Ward confirmed his suspicions." My student made a huge mistake and broke the law, so I can't possibly stay on as a lecturer here. I’m going to tender my resignation immediately as an apology.” He looked at Darius as he said this, and Darius

speak when a hoarse voice rang out behind him. "Sir, it's been a while.

being accused of plagiarism, and I'm willing to go with you,

down because this had never been done before, but when Darius winked at him with a trace of pleading in his eyes, his mind raced. Then, he nodded.

turned, “Are you Professor

"Yes. Yes, I am. I'm willing to assist

they were gone, the students started discussing what

I never thought I'd be able to witness something like that. I feel like I'm

recorded it, and I'm going to upload it to all the largest social media

a different

people seated in the car all had the same expression. Their

me behind their backs, Professor? Did they have eyes on you at all times?" Darius had already

felt like he was dreaming. "It's hard to imagine that something like that

head in his hands, feeling tormented. "I've been locked up this whole time, and they