The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 311

What shocked Maurice more was that he felt a surge of warmth in his veins when Edward forced his head to lower apologetically at Darius.

He rolled his eyes before ultimately giving in, adopting a sincere and formal tone as he declared aloud, "Don’t worry, Mr.Reid.I can attest to everything Mr.Elliot, who I’m making my mentor now, has said.Alongside what he promised, I swear this under God’s witness—I’m pledging loyalty to you now.If I ever harm you or your family, the Lord is free to condemn me with eternal punishment."

The 15-year-old boy’s promise rang out clearly and with great strength.

Darius gradually opened his eyes, turned his head, and shot a raised brow at Maurice.

It shocked him to receive such an intense promise because he had never thought about training Maurice Anderson or other strangers to become the Reid family’s bodyguard.

Thus, it took him aback to hear Maurice willingly wanting to become his bodyguard.

"Not to mention, this kid is swearing his future away to me while knowing he's the Anderson family’s only male heir," Darius thought.

His features softened ever so slightly as he massaged his temples.

Still, he kept a composed look while asking, "Are you aware of how your promise affects your future?"

Maurice nodded solemnly.

There was even a trace of excitement flickering in his eyes.

a piece of property owned by the Reid family, and any of the Anderson

hand on his chest and locked eyes with Darius.His gaze brimmed with so much sincerity that it never once

he spoke

I haven’t lived well in the past years of my life.No one cared about me or paid any attention to my needs.All they did was punish me whenever I got mischievous or made mistakes.Their punishments have lessened over the years as I’ve grown older, but I know it's because they want nothing to do with me anymore—they’re trying to distance themselves.Truthfully,

stay with the people who show me

of tears as

to face Darius and said, "And that includes you, Mr.Reid.You paid attention to me and realized what I lacked—a role model and some guidance to go on the right path.You even tasked Mr.Elliot with fulfilling those tasks for my benefit.I can never ignore all that you've done for

smile broke out on his face while he continued, "I also heard that the Reid family treats their subordinates well.I don’t have high expectations for life, nor do I hope to gain many materialistic things—having my basic needs fulfilled is more than enough.Based on the average salary given to the Reid family’s staff, I’m sure I can use the money modestly and keep most of it as savings.A life like that means I won’t have to worry about much and will undoubtedly live a happier life.That’s far more beneficial than if I inherited the Anderson

former wife, and I—er, Austin— got acknowledged on my behalf as an official family member, it’s only fair that the other four get accepted too.However, I believe this is a price the Andersons can’t afford to pay —both in terms of reputation and money.As

rim of his eyes turned red.It even sounded like

he firmly went

letter proves that she loved me dearly.It’s something that boundless wealth can never

hardened by

to meet Darius at eye level, he said, "There’s no reason why I shouldn’t join the Reid family to stay by yours and Mr.Elliott's side.novelebook Similarly, I see

beamed

and waved at Felix, who was

start driving

while Felix nodded,

like