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.

stretch it before sauntering

were already touching the sides of his car, after all.He figured he could flee as long as he got into the driver’s

handle, he felt a

fell to the ground with his back facing upward

his car seat; the wound on his

for mercy, but his attack did not allow him to

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

never imagined we would meet in 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

eyes to widen, and

I won’t go against you if you let me

that now," said Darius, whose

well enough.Our interaction today has given me plenty of intel

lay on

eyes as

more than enough time on you at this

face, allowing a calm aura to radiate

Austin gritted his teeth as bitter

himself now, so he stopped resisting; every muscle

on the ground but still asked, "I'm curious.Since you've already decided what to do, why have you come to tell me this

he flashed a slight smile while

interest.It’s about how

neutral

behind him while turning to look at

"Although you're slightly idiotic, I believe