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.

know, Mr.Reid.It means I'll become a piece of property owned by the Reid family, and any of the Anderson family’s

one knee in the car.He then placed his right hand on his chest and locked eyes with Darius.His gaze brimmed with so much sincerity

he spoke

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, today was the

want to stay with the people who

of tears as

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

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 family's wealth.Besides, there’s no guarantee I can live long if I try to take over the Anderson family.I’m only 15, after all.Without anyone backing me, I’ll have to navigate everything alone, which makes my future seem bleak and full of challenges.Even if I sacrifice everything I have and work hard, the money I earn may not necessarily be mine—I’d have to share it with others,

dad, William, has bred four other children apart from myself and Kate.Since Kate was born legitimately through William's 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 for me, I don’t wish to claim William's ex-wife as my mother on paper just to inherit the Anderson family’s

hoarse while the rim of his eyes turned red.It even sounded like someone was pinching

firmly went

proves that she loved me dearly.It’s

eye hardened by

reason why I shouldn’t join the Reid family to stay by yours and Mr.Elliott's side.novelebook Similarly, I

beamed with

and waved at Felix, who was still in the driver’s

start

hopped into the backseat while

eyes sharpened like