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.

down his spine. “To have so much wealth at a young age… I doubt that it’s because this young man is capable. It must be because he’s being backed by his affluent

at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I

yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning to question if

would no longer be worth anything. It also meant Jeremiah’s lifetime effort in starting this business would go to waste. At that thought, Jeremiah

went off in his head. He thought, “I know I’m insignificant to my higher-ups, and Murray Hotel’s wealth isn’t worth anything to him, but calling in the big guns is my last option now. I can’t show a hint of fear on my face.

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 man and will

Darius rolled his eyes.

breathless with anger, but he forced himself to stand his

“Who would make you

choked. He now looked at Darius with sheer rage

The same blank look settled on his face. However, he secretly scoffed in his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew

ensued as Darius pondered his next move. He seethed in his heart, “Why? Why must I always

Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always, they’ll continue to appear

“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 doubt you had time to get a subordinate to investigate

paled upon hearing those

I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid,