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.

saw Darius’ clothes, which cost roughly his annual income. Thinking that sent a quiver down his spine. “To have so much wealth

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

for a while, yet only two senior staff members have

in starting this 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 his body was barely hanging on by a thread. Jeremiah slumped on the ground, the cogs in his

anything to him, but calling in the big guns is my last option

I’m warning you! I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s a powerful

Darius rolled his eyes.

breathless with anger, but he forced himself to

Darius, “Who would make you the person in

choked. He now looked at Darius with sheer rage but still answered smugly,

his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he was also upset that he could not do much against the company as

in his heart, “Why? Why must I always tolerate that company’s unreasonable

breath, and mentally decided, “I’m going to make Dream Investment Group regret everything they did to me. Because if I let things slide like always,

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

upon hearing

an arrogant grin before he continued. “So, I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid, the chairman of West