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.

started to

had always been a strong and resolute

negatively react to anything,

was nothing in this world

was what she

crying in front of so many people because of

Kate felt awfully guilty.

like this!

here, but she

been treating her so

about this, she retracted her hands and stood

sense

You aren’t in a good mood.” Benji had been so overwhelmed by his sorrow earlier that he’d been crying earnestly, which was why

that was also why his voice

dry because he hadn’t

actions, he sniffled and stood up

you and Kate, but you should be keeping a distance from her.” Darius raised

time, he couldn’t

had never seen so many emotions on Darius’ face before, and his

are many things you want, and we can discuss

Kate.”

see the pleading in his eyes, and

choose the Anderson family over Kate when it came down to it, or at least, he’d be at

had

such a contrast from the rash and angry man he’d