The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 290

Darius didn't allow them to ask more questions after saying that. He looked at Calypso's waist and said calmly, ‘You have a blade tucked into your waistband now, don't you? You must've put in a lot of effort to pick it up amidst the chaos earlier."

Calypso paled, not expecting Darius to know about this. Earlier, when she was doing this, she'd kept an eye on Darius to ensure he wasn't paying attention to her. She stiffened, at a loss for what to do.

Benji suddenly looked up at Darius with a resolute gaze.” Darius, I’m sure there's a misunderstanding somewhere. Calypso might've made many wrong choices, but I'm positive she wouldn't stab someone."

Darius opened his mouth, then shut it again and massaged his temples. "I don't think there's anything further to discuss. If you have something to say about this, I don't mind dealing with the both of you together.”

Everyone's expression changed at his words. Calypso looked expectant, and Kate looked worried, but Benji merely nodded. “If you can prove that you're right, I have no reason to go against you.” He was still kneeling on the ground, but his back was straight. It was a touching scene.

on Benji, Calypso's gaze was trained on Darius. Benji's words had pulled her out of her reverie, and she looked doubtful. She found it hard to believe that Darius could withstand an attack from

that he would have his guard up. So, she pulled the blade out and threw it onto the ground in front of everyone. Then,

scheming look in her eyes, he knew what she was up to. He took in the gleeful looks coming from the other members of the

she walked over to

standing there with

Suddenly, a white light

was one of metal clashing against metal. Calypso's arm

other hand, Darius was surprised to see that she was still standing before him despite

patience. He'd already prepared all the necessary documents, so he printed them out and signed them before walking out into the

of Calypso's failed ambush, and his jaw dropped. "It looks like I've missed out on the fun. Can someone bring me up to speed on what's happening

and continued, "Uh, maybe I can just guess. Did Calypso try and fail to stab Darius?"