The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 278 “Kate’s identity is all over the internet now, and someone could do anything to harm her at any time.

Yet instead of thinking of a way to resolve this, you’re allowing her to just stand here.” Benji’s eyes widened, and there was a mixture of shock and regret in them.

Darius looked at him with pity, but he didn’t stop.

He knew the words he was about to utter next would only be more hurtful.

“I’m sure you didn’t think about this, but from the moment you brought your family here, you recognized my relationship with Kate! From the second you showed up here, no one would believe you anymore, no matter what you said or what evidence you could provide.” Darius’ voice wasn’t loud, nor was he forceful.

Still, Benji could feel that his shirt was drenched with sweat.

He seemed to lose the strength to remain on his feet, so he slowly sat down and buried his head in his hands.

Then, he grabbed his hair and tugged it harshly.

Darius could see how much despair he was in, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Kate stood next to him, wanting to tug on his sleeve, but she stopped herself.

If anyone were to see any sort of interaction between them, it would give people the impression that there really was something going on between them.

This wouldn’t benefit either of them.

Therefore, she held herself back.

In fact, she didn’t even dare look at Darius.

Afraid that she wouldn’t be able to control her emotions, she hurried toward Benji and squatted down before wrapping her arms around him.

to cry because she could feel Benji

always been

seen him negatively react to anything, let alone

there was nothing in this world that he

was what

however, he was crying in front of so many people because of

Kate felt awfully guilty.

be like this! She sniffled and calmed down,

people here, but she and Benji were the poorest and on

been treating her

she thought about this, she retracted

sense

mood.” Benji had been so overwhelmed by his sorrow earlier that he’d

also why

lips were also dry because he

sniffled and stood up to look at him

should be keeping a distance

time, he couldn’t help but

so many emotions on Darius’ face

“I know there are many things you want, and we can

at me out on Kate.” He wanted to look away, but he didn’t

pleading in his eyes,

Kate when it came down to it, or at least, he’d be at a loss for what to

however, Benji had obviously

from the rash and angry