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.

income. Thinking that sent a quiver 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 family. Ugh, I can’t stand people like that!” Jeremiah

a pleading look at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees. If you agree, I apologize sincerely and am

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

worth anything. It also meant Jeremiah’s lifetime effort 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

light bulb 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. I can’t let anyone know my

I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s a

Darius rolled his eyes.

Jeremiah breathless with anger, but he forced himself to stand

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

with sheer rage but still answered smugly, “Dream Investment

his face. However, he secretly scoffed in his heart. Hearing the words “Dream Investment Group” blew a fuse in him. However, he was

move. He seethed in his heart, “Why? Why

let things slide like always, they’ll continue

he resumed, “Before you start raging at me

upon hearing

graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid, the chairman of West