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.

she started to cry because she

Kate, her Uncle Benji had always been a strong

react to

if there was nothing in this world that

was what she

in front of so many people because

Kate felt awfully guilty.

there was no need for Benji to be like this! She sniffled and calmed down, listening to the sound of her

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

shouldn’t have been

she thought about this, she retracted her hands

sense her

walked 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

also why

were also dry because he hadn’t had

he sniffled and stood up to look

between you and Kate, but you should be keeping a distance from her.” Darius raised an eyebrow and looked at Benji

same time, he couldn’t help but

emotions on Darius’ face

there are many things you

on Kate.” He wanted to look away, but he didn’t dare do

could see the pleading in his eyes, and it

over Kate when it came down to it, or

had

contrast from the rash and angry man he’d seen