The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 305

However, just as Maurice was about to say the word, he paused before shaking his head.

Edward raised both brows in confusion, not expecting this to happen.

Immediately after, his brows furrowed tightly, and he wanted to ask why.

That was when Edward caught sight of a hinting look from Darius.He immediately fell silent but secretly panicked, unable to hide the growing anxiety in his eyes as he stared at the blond boy.

Maurice’s gaze was downcast, his fingers twiddling while tears brimmed in his eyes.He willed himself to hold his breath.

Not wanting anyone to see him break down, he kept his head down.

Still, he replied loudly, "That's a huge decision.Before I decide, I have to ask my adoptive mother’s opinion."

He then raised his head and no longer concealed his emotions, earnestly saying, "It doesn’t matter how she treated me before.Without her, I might not have survived until now.Plus, she’s given me plenty of financial aid throughout my life.I never expected her to treat me like her actual son.Thus, I think the life she’s given me is pretty decent, even if you disagree."

His two hands had fallen to his sides, fists still coiled tight.

Unwavering determination gleamed in his eyes that now focused on Darius.

In response, Darius cocked a brow.

He then shifted his attention to Edward, stating, "You’ll be responsible for everything associated with this child in the future."

He did not waste his breath on Maurice after that because Austin had crawled some distance away and was nearing the latter's car.

his head to stretch it before sauntering toward

fear appeared on Austin’s face when he heard footsteps approaching him from behind.His hands were already touching the sides of his car, after all.He

handle, he felt a blow getting dealt

fell to the ground with his

his car seat; the wound on his chest prevented it, and now that he got kicked again, he could barely

wanted to beg for mercy, but his attack did not

of time to get away earlier.Yet, it’s remarkable that even after this long period, you barely even made

a way.Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me before anything has even begun, you’re now a risk I’m willing to take, regardless of

eyes to widen, and a

his head, murmuring, "I-I won't! Please! I swear I won’t go against you if you

late for that now," said Darius,

enough.Our interaction today has given me plenty of intel on your character, even more than

lay on

as he gawked at

time on you at this point.You should

allowing

gritted his teeth as bitter rage thrummed in his

so he stopped resisting; every muscle

do, why have you come to tell me this now?

he flashed a slight smile while

interest.It’s about how your birth

neutral

reached behind him while turning to look at

so, he said to Austin, "Although you're slightly idiotic, I believe you should be