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.

by the Reid family, and any of the Anderson family’s wealth will

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 that it

he

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

with the people who show me kindness and

tears as he looked

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

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

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

that moment, Maurice’s voice grew hoarse while the rim of his eyes turned red.It even sounded like

firmly

that she loved me dearly.It’s something that boundless

hardened by

Darius at eye level, he said, "There’s no reason why I shouldn’t join the Reid family

beamed with

at Felix, who was still in the

start driving

into the backseat while Felix nodded, stepping

eyes sharpened like daggers in the