The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 160

Darius felt it was necessary to draw a clear line between his subordinates’ service to their superiors and the latter’s friends.

He waited for Rudd to alight the car before turning around and extending his arms wide.” Come along. Let’s give you a tour of my private jet.” Once Rudd set foot on the airport grounds, he wondered if the plane they were boarding belonged to Darius’ family. Now that Darius had confirmed that suspicion, Rudd’s jaw fell agape as he muttered, “D-Damn. It seems like you can afford plenty of luxuries now. Still, what shocks me more is that you still see me as your friend. You came to save me like you would’ve done back then.”

Seeing how touched his friend was, Darius blinked several times before replying, “Duh. We’re best mates, after all.”

He had ascended the private jet’s steps by the time he finished speaking. He looked at the door while motioning toward the jet’s interior. “Hurry up. We’ve still got plenty of things to do.” Rudd immediately clambered aboard.

Although he anticipated that the jet would be fancy, he was still deeply in awe. Witnessing the lavish aircraft in person made his heart race so much that he could barely breathe.

“I had the same reaction when I first saw this jet earlier,” remarked Darius, who could relate to Rudd’s wonder.

Rudd adjusted his expression, trying to brush things off. “I just assumed you bought this jet with your newfound wealth. It makes more sense that it belongs to your family. Although I’m still taken aback by everything, I’m growing numb. I’ll be as cool as a cucumber in no time.”

Amused chuckles rumbled from Darius’ throat just then. “I bet you won’t even feel a thing toward surprises like these in the future.”

Rudd sat next to Darius with a look of doubt. “By the

Although his grandfather did not reveal much, Darius had a rough idea about his parents’ deaths after experiencing everything up till now. There was more to the so-called accident that killed his parents than met the eye. However, since his grandfather wanted to keep

in unhappy thoughts as the latter’s every pore seemed to radiate a grim aura. He paused to think

met them. They died when I got separated from my family. Grandpa says it was a severe car accident that claimed their lives. Though, I’m certain that if it weren’t for them, you

which was a significant contrast from his earlier iciness. He continued, “But it’s all

I’ll hunt down the person who killed my parents and make

Pay!”

Darius sounded like himself again, Rudd pursed his lips, putting on a determined and sincere look. “You’re right, and I’ll do everything I can to help you!” That was a pleasant surprise to Darius, who nodded and grinned. “Indeed. However,

without a penny to my name.” He then locked eyes with Darius, the utmost sincerity swelling in his eyes

his mind had gone blank

hour passed, and Rudd’s mouth was still wide open with

but he did not comment on it. Instead, he shut his eyes to

busy these few days that I haven’t had any breaks. Naturally, it also means haven’t cultivated my abilities one bit. That’s not good.” Just as Darius was deep in thought, Edward’s voice rang through the in-flight announcement system.

Rudd. Put away everything, stow your tray table, and fasten your seatbelt. Behave yourself as you would in an economy

Rudd nodded.

then ensued as Darius did not