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.

were 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

worried because he was already aware of the blade tucked into her waistband, which meant that he would have his guard up. So, she pulled the blade

took in the gleeful looks coming from the other members of the Anderson family, raised an

So, as she walked over to him, she put a hand into her

there with his hands still in his

Suddenly, a white light

Darius’ body—it was one of metal clashing against metal. Calypso's arm was still stretched out, and her eyes were wide with horror. She'd never been in this situation before and didn't know what to

standing before him despite her plan failing. She hadn't chosen to flee. He

out of patience. He'd already prepared all the

of Calypso's failed ambush, and his jaw dropped. "It looks like I've missed out on the fun.

the Anderson family. Wilson rubbed his nose awkwardly and continued, "Uh, maybe I can just guess. Did