The Consortium’s Heir by Benjamin_Jnr

Chapter 179

The Consortium’s Heir Chapter 179

Pearl wasn’t sure whether she’d guessed correctly. She stood up and walked to the study, seeing Darius‘ fingers flew over the keyboard so quickly that she could barely see them.

She leaned against the door, unable to stop herself from laughing “Do you need my help? I’m willing to help you because of the favor you did the Chamberlain family.”

The only reply she got was the clicking of the keyboard’s keys. Darius didn’t even spare her a glance, let alone answer her. It made her feel a little awkward.

She finally walked over to him. She looked at the monitor and said, “To repay your kindness, I’ll stay here with you until you’re done with your dissertation.”

Only then did Darius look up at her, his eyes frosty. “I’m busy now, so please remain silent. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee I’ll be as mild–mannered as I am right now.”

This was the first time someone had spoken to her like that. A hint of displeasure flashed across her face, but it quickly disappeared. If she were in his shoes, she’d be annoyed too.

She watched as he flipped through one of the books at top speed. He was going to reach the last page. soon. She stepped forward and grabbed the book he would need next, then placed it on the desk and pulled the book he was currently reading out of his hands once he was done with the last page.

At first, Darius wasn’t happy with this. However, he raised an eyebrow when he saw that the book that had been placed on the desk was the one he wanted to read next.

“How did you know I was going to go for this book?”

“Well, I’m a student too, and I have exemplary grades.” When these words were out of her mouth, she realized who she was talking to. Darius was at the top of their class!

and silently watched as Darius rushed through his dissertation, occasionally

he didn’t even flinch. He didn’t even look away from his book, merely saying calmly,

Her eyes shot open when she heard Darius‘ voice, and

Pearl Chamberlain.” Then, she was answered by a

slowly started to clear, and she realized something–she was at Darius‘ apartment, and she’d answered his phone! So, she hurried to explain herself, but before she could say

the wrong

“No, you didn’t.”

voice said, “He brought a woman home with him, and he’s still awake

it. I’m just here

into the

me the phone.”

didn’t expect him to come out

would be filled with regret because of Darius‘ following words.

His gaze landed on her.

and shut the door before sitting on the chair. It was still warm, making her blush.

sat on the sofa in the living room while speaking

she wanted to repay me out of gratitude. I forgot that class was resuming tomorrow–no, today-

at ease now that he’d explained himself. He didn’t know whether his grandfather would believe him,

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