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.

reddened, and she started to cry because she could feel Benji

Uncle Benji had always been

never seen him negatively react to anything, let

was nothing in this world that he

least, that was what she

however, he was crying in front of so many

Kate felt awfully guilty.

need for Benji to be like this! She sniffled and calmed down, listening to the sound

here, but she and Benji

people shouldn’t have been treating

thought about this, she retracted her hands and

could sense her

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

also why his voice was

because

actions, he sniffled and stood up to look at him

going on between you and Kate, but you should be keeping a

the same time, he couldn’t help but

emotions on Darius’ face before, and his

things

take your anger at me out on Kate.” He wanted to look away, but he

pleading in

Kate when it came down

however, Benji had obviously

a contrast from the rash