The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 165

Darius agreed with that statement, so he nodded while locking gazes with Erin. “You’re correct. This Jeremiah Locke guy seems efficient in monitoring his hotel’s affairs. Even I think he deserves a bonus for reacting so quickly.”

Erin smiled but kept mum.

Meanwhile, Jeremiah, who had yelled earlier, was nearing Darius. The latter made use of his advanced hearing to track Jeremiah’s footsteps. Once he determined Jeremiah was within his attack range, he dashed ahead and kicked Alvin.

Alvin did not expect Darius to do that. Then again, Alvin couldn’t defend himself even if he anticipated the kick. Thus, he flew a distance away, landing on the ground next to Jeremiah with a blow.

Jeremiah roared, alarmed at the sudden appearance of something near his feet. He then kicked Alvin out of instinct.

Not a squeak came from Alvin, who blacked out immediately after. The only thing proving he was still alive was his subtle breaths.

A smirk formed on Darius’ face when he heard the commotion behind him, indicating his mood had improved. Before Jeremiah could discern what had happened, he saw a tall and handsome but visibly younger man appear before him.

Jeremiah’s eyes narrowed.

quiver down his spine. “To have so much wealth at a young age… I doubt that it’s because this young

thought that, he knelt without hesitation and cast a pleading look at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I apologize sincerely and am willing to pay for

while, yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning to question if your seven-star rating is

business would go to waste. At that thought, Jeremiah felt all his strength leave his body. He could not keep himself upright anymore. It was like

insignificant to my higher-ups, and Murray Hotel’s wealth isn’t worth anything to him, but calling in the big

with both hands on his waist.” I’m warning you! I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s a powerful

Darius rolled his eyes.

but he forced himself to stand

said an emotionless Darius, “Who would make you the person in charge of this

now looked at Darius with sheer rage but still answered

Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he

in his heart, “Why? Why must I always tolerate

Investment Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll continue to appear and cause trouble in my life. It happened back then, and it’ll undoubtedly happen again. Well, no more. I

times in the past,” said Darius, who had opened his eyes and approached Jeremiah by then. Moments of silence passed before he resumed, “Before you start raging at me again, there’s something we should discuss. I don’t think you know who I am, do you? Then again, you were so busy worrying about the hotel. I

paled upon hearing

I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius