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.

owned by the Reid family, and any

hand on his chest and

he spoke

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, today was the first time anyone ever showed concern for me, all thanks

people

full 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

much and will undoubtedly live a happier life.That’s far more beneficial than if I inherited the Anderson family's wealth.Besides,

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 wealth.My birth mother

moment, Maurice’s voice grew hoarse while the rim of his eyes turned red.It even sounded like someone was pinching his nose as he

firmly went

me dearly.It’s something that boundless wealth can

hardened

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 no

Darius beamed with

Felix, who was still

start

the backseat while

Maurice’s eyes sharpened like daggers