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

Kate, her Uncle Benji had always been a strong and resolute

never seen him negatively react to anything, let

nothing in

was what she

of so many people because of

Kate felt awfully guilty.

Benji to be like this! She sniffled

insecure-there were plenty of people here, but she and Benji were the poorest and

been treating her

this, she retracted her hands

could sense her

toward her, asking,’ What’s wrong? Has something happened? You aren’t in a good mood.” Benji had been so overwhelmed by his sorrow earlier that he’d

why

lips were also dry because he hadn’t

actions, he sniffled and stood up to look

care what’s going on between you and Kate, but you should be keeping a distance

the same time, he couldn’t

Darius’ face before, and his

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

hope you won’t take your anger at me out on Kate.” He wanted to look away, but he didn’t

the pleading in his

when it came down to it, or at least, he’d be

had obviously chosen

the