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.

was a big shot. That seemed especially true when he saw Darius’ clothes, which cost roughly his annual income. Thinking that sent a quiver down his spine. “To have so much wealth at a young age… I

knelt without hesitation and cast a pleading look at Darius. “Sir, I understand our hotel has hired some dissatisfactory employees.

for a while, yet only two senior staff members have come over. I’m beginning

its seven-star rating disappear. That way, the hotel 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 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

worth anything to him, but calling in the big guns is my last option now. I can’t show a hint of

you! I may be a benevolent person, but my superior isn’t. He’s a powerful man and will surely make

Darius rolled his eyes.

Jeremiah breathless with anger, but he forced himself to stand

Darius, “Who would make you the

at Darius with sheer rage but still answered smugly, “Dream Investment

heart. Hearing the words “Dream

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

his eyes, took a deep 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, 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 won’t

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 doubt you had time to get a subordinate to

upon hearing

before he continued. “So, I will graciously introduce myself. I’m Darius Reid,