The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 159

Their gazes met for a moment before Bridget joined Darius’ side like always while Edward headed toward the casino. Darius trusted Edward’s abilities, so he left for the airport.

Bridget followed along with a slightly hesitative expression. “Sir, you can move around on foot later. You can use our family’s own car.”

Darius stopped, then looked at his shocked friend, whose jaw had dropped despite only being able to see through a slightly opened swollen eye. Darius knew Rudd’s exaggerated expression was only because the latter felt shocked. Still, seeing that pleased Darius. He reached out to give Rudd’s shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t be so surprised. I merely reunited with my family. It turns out that my grandfather is super wealthy, and so are my great-grandparents.”

Those words did not ease Rudd’s shock. Instead, he uttered a string of foul curses to display how taken aback he felt.

It was only after the car screeched to a halt before them and grains of sand flew into Rudd’s parted lips did he shut his mouth.

Darius had already gotten into the car by then.

Meanwhile, a stunning woman dressed in a black flight attendant uniform was opening the car door for Rudd, who thought, “I must be dead. There’s no way I can ever dream of such an experience!”

He had no idea how to react except obediently enter the car to sit by Darius’ side. In doing so, he caught a whiff of the flight attendant’s perfume, which sparked his memories of another woman.

curiosity, so he asked, “What exactly happened? You’re not someone who would rack

response, Rudd explained that the reason was too sad for him to speak

the casino’s staff, ensuring they suffered for their

who reeked of

darkness swirling in the man’s eyes as he targeted Darius once he exited the casino. The man stroked his beard while desire gleaned in his eyes. He mused, “This young man seems powerful and has the scent of the mysterious potion on him. All I have to do is to catch him, so that I can live longer!” He took out a quill that looked ancient. Although, it would be more accurate to describe the quill as a bald rod since

before scribbling an accurate portrait of Darius’ face onto

by the entire ordeal. I doubt gambling is the reason behind your debt, so I’ll need to ask you again.” Rudd knew his circumstances worried his friend a lot, so he did not show a hint of reluctance when saying, “I’ll do my best to answer

Rudd. “You mentioned that your previous girlfriend was

this,

Darius, who eventually continued, “So… she knew she couldn’t

do anything but nod, admitting the

than before. His arm extended to give

his features warped as he fell somewhere between the two emotions. Seeing that tickled Darius’ urge to chuckle, but he resisted. He

have gotten tricked into gambling so easily. However, it was also then that he realized

ears and shifted in his seat, indicating his discomfort

then. Discontent filled his gaze as he looked at Darius. “We’re good friends, aren’t we? Why didn’t you tell the other guys and me that you were this wealthy? Instead, you let us believe you got hired