The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 216

"Darius isn't asking about our level of expertise for his personal benefit," Bridget thought, touched that Darius had bothered to learn more about her abilities. It meant he was genuinely listening and learning about his bodyguards.

"I once won first place in a hacking competition," she elaborated, "And Edward can do many things with his skills. Only he, among the other bodyguards, is able to perform challenging surgical operations."

Darius leaned against the seat's backrest, falling into deep thought. It took a while before he spoke.

"Both of your levels of expertise seem superior to other experts in those respective fields. One can even say you're both top in the world at what you do."

Still groveling on the ground, Shelvin's eyes shot open once he heard Darius ' words.

"I didn't find out about that information beforehand. If I had known, I wouldn't have shown up today." With that thought, Shelvin did not hesitate to tear up and plead,

"Mr. Reid, please forgive me! I didn’t know your background before overhearing the conversation between you and the lady next to you. I wouldn't have come here if I knew you were from the Reid family!"

Darius chose not to respond and continued focusing on Bridget. "It must've been challenging for you two to endure bodyguard training camp."

Another genuine

lives weren't under any threat. You've just reunited with the Reid family, so you probably aren't aware of this-several wealthy

breathe before resuming, "However, none of that ever

of how other families trained their bodyguards. It baffled him, and he could not

people thought differently. Yet, he soon fleetpride, knowing his family respected life as much as he

in a less fortunate background. Even after becoming the Reid family's bodyguard and receiving a high salary, his financial struggles persisted. That's because he

finally sensed something was off, his eyes narrowing at Bridget." You've sung many praises about him and his future this entire night.

while flashing an apologetic smile at him." Sorry, Mr. Reid. I'm unsure of how you currently feel toward Edward

word

rubbed her palms together and continued, "Mr. Reid, I personally think Edward struggled with his life before becoming a bodyguard. So, he's probably uninterested in dating or

lying and taking the blame for everything. I bet he has

from Darius,

was still willing to be in a romantic relationship with her and even thought about marrying Sarah. Thus, he could not fully confirm that Edward was

was when

and he curled both

greeted Darius with a trembling