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.

tilted his head to stretch it before sauntering

already touching the sides of his car, after all.He figured he

grabbed the door handle, he felt a blow getting dealt

to the ground

no escaping, even if his hand was already touching his car seat; the wound on his chest prevented it,

for mercy, but his attack did not

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

such a way.Since you’ve taken an opposing stance against me

widen, and a tremor spread throughout

I swear I

late for that now," said Darius, whose

today has given me plenty of

on

eyes as he gawked at the

time on you at this

blank look settled on his face, allowing a

Austin gritted his teeth as bitter rage thrummed in

himself now, so he stopped resisting; every muscle in

"I'm curious.Since you've already decided what to do, why have you

then he flashed

got off the car earlier, I found some information I believe will pique your interest.It’s about how your birth parents

voice was neutral the entire

he reached behind him while

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