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.

to stretch it before

Austin’s face when he heard footsteps approaching him from behind.His hands were already touching the sides of his car, after all.He figured he could flee as long as he got into

he grabbed the door handle, he

fell to the ground with his

wound on his chest prevented it, and now that

but his

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

such 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 whatever happens in the future.The concept is simple.I’m

caused his eyes to widen, and a tremor spread throughout his

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

too late for that now," said Darius,

plenty of intel on your character,

on the

eyes as he gawked at

you at this point.You should be grateful for my patience,"

his face, allowing

gritted his teeth as

knew there was saving himself now, so he stopped resisting; every muscle

you've already decided what to do, why have you

he flashed a slight smile

information I believe will pique your interest.It’s about how your

voice was neutral the entire

he reached behind him while turning to look

Austin, "Although you're slightly idiotic, I believe you should be