The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 303

Darius seemed very composed and did not even open his eyes while he nodded.

Then, he opened his eyes, saying, "I've considered the possibility of this."

He rested his arm against the car window, fists curling as he continued wearily, "Given Austin’s age, he wouldn’t have the guts to behave this way if he didn’t have someone influential supporting him.Not to mention, he could never afford such an expensive sports car."

His deduction garnered a sharp inhale from Erin.

‘Judging from his looks, someone must’ve told him about his relationship with William not long ago while spoiling him rotten to gain his trust.When I got close to him earlier, I noticed he had sunburn marks on his body and calloused hands—something only manual laborers develop," said Darius.

He leaned further into the car seat, his eyes narrowing.

"That person must’ve lied to Austin.Also, I bet said person owns some of Anderson Group shares.Otherwise, Austin wouldn’t have believed them."

"Try investigating from this angle," Darius eventually said while massaging the back of his neck.

Without waiting for Erin's response, he immediately grabbed the door handle and alighted the car.

Outside, Austin had lost all hope, thinking Darius would not give him another chance to explain himself.

Yet, as he shut his eyes in preparation for death, he suddenly heard the car door opening.His eyes shot open while he whipped his head toward the sound; true enough, Darius was walking toward him.

Hope reignited in his eyes after seeing that.

No one expected Darius to step out of the car—not even Edward.

Seeing the former approach, Edward halted and turned to look at Darius.

He greeted with the utmost politeness, ‘Mr.Reid."

instead of approaching Austin, he went

getting his gun confiscated earlier, Maurice tried his best to blend into the

also knew Darius was not someone he could afford

deepened while his body stiffened,

young boy to become even more fearful than

Thus, he stopped halfway.

your dad treat you

immediately dispelled Maurice's fear, sparking curiosity in him

looked up at

wanted to know why Darius asked that, he refrained from asking

and replied compliantly, "yeah, my dad treats me

a close eye on Austin’s expression the

and alertness in the latter's eyes, which made him recall the email he had received much earlier; it was from an official department in Ashweir

got arrested, Darius had invested a lot of money into this

long while had passed since, and there was no response

update from them now was a

included detailed descriptions

Darius’ expectations in

email clarified William’s relationships with others in a

be William’s nephew; Maurice appeared at an orphanage’s gates a

there until he was five before getting adopted by a

and her husband’s family refused to acknowledge Maurice

him Maurice and did not allow him to

the email was essentially the same as what Darius previously learned; William had many affairs that led to several unofficial

mistresses and children knew of his identity, while

one of those five, but someone had switched him and Austin's

past few years, William hesitated whether to name the young Austin or his legitimate daughter, Kate, as his

between them, he got arrested while rushing to Elizabeth’s