The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 256

"Darius!"

Erin’s amplified cries filled the air.

Then, she heard Thomas muttering a curse, which sent a chill down her spine.She did not dare stand and see what had happened to Darius.

Instead, she remained frozen on the ground.

"I’m so sorry, Mr.Reid.I got here too late," a familiar voice suddenly spoke.

"Bridget!"

Erin thought, rising to her feet at an inhumanly fast rate.She then looked over the newly arrived car next to her, where a woman got out from the other side.

Pressing her aching chest, Erin stumbled onto the ground again.

Her legs had given in, and her mind went blank All her body could do was breathe at that point.

On the other hand, Bridget saw Erin from afar and wanted to speak with her.

Before she could, she saw Erin collapse onto the ground.

Bridget assumed Erin had gotten hurt, so she dashed over to Darius, stopping before him briefly to bow.

"Mr.Reid."

While she had not risen from her bow, her eyes continued to examine the other side of the car for Erin.

Seeing that, Darius put his hands in his pockets and sighed lightly.

"Go ahead and see if she’s okay."

Joy filled Bridget’s otherwise hardened features.

Nevertheless, she hurriedly resumed her usual stoic countenance and bowed at Darius again before rushing to Erin.

There, she knelt to grab Erin’s wrist, lifting the latter.

"Don’t worry.Mr.Reid is fine."

Fear had caused tears to stream down Erin’s face.

When she heard what Bridget said, she nodded and tried to stand on her two feet.

After taking a few deep inhales, she opened the newly arrived car’s backdoor and got in.

That confused Darius, so he did not say anything.He merely shot a raised brow look at Bridget.

In response, Bridget raised both shoulders in a shrug.

"Mr.Reid, Erin has shed some tears out of worry for you.Those tears probably ruined her makeup.It’s unprofessional to neglect her appearance as your secretary, so she’s sorting it out at once."

Darius’ lips pursed slightly, but he did not speak.He decided to look at Thomas instead.

At that moment, Thomas knelt as Bridget had broken both his feet.

Thomas could sense Darius’ gaze on his body, so he could not help but quiver from head to toe.He could not defend himself as the latter was a powerful figure.

Hence, his gaze ping-ponged everywhere, and his mind was busy brainstorming solutions to his current predicament.

Despite his collected expression, he was panicking on the inside.

He stuttered, "S-Sir, I know I’ve done many horrible things.Please, I hope you can let me off the hook.How about this? Is there anything you want—I can make it happen! I’ll do everything I can to fulfill your wish, regardless of whether it’s within my abilities."

He struggled to raise his head and look at Darius, overcoming the fear in his heart.He did so to prove his sincerity to the latter.

Those actions made one thing clear to Darius.

With his hands in his pockets, he curved his lips.

Although, anyone could sense the disdain behind his smirk.

"What you just said has made things very obvious.I believe I know what’s going on.Sadly for you, I don’t need your help because nothing you do now can make up for the humiliation you caused me earlier."

Thomas’ eyes widened in disbelief that Darius would refuse such an enticing offer.

Deep down, he also pondered Darius’ first two sentences as he did not understand what they meant.

Thus, after pursing his lips into a thin line, he decided to clarify his earlier offer.

"I think you’ve misunderstood what I said earlier.I mean to say—I hope I can help out with what you came to Almiron City to do."

A smile spread across Darius’ face, but Thomas did not understand what it implied.So, he clamped his lips shut, not daring to make even a squeak.

All he did was cast a pleading look at Darius.

Little did he know he was in for a bitter slap in the face.

Darius did not budge from seeing Thomas’ look.

Instead, his smile curved deeper.

"You should know that you’re of no value to anyone.I didn’t even know someone like you existed in the Gillette family.Situations like this only occur if you’re someone intelligent who knows it’s best to hide your identity.However, it’s clear that’s not the case."

A lengthy sigh came from him before he spun on his heel, heading back to the newly arrived car.

"I’m on my way to attend the Gillettes’ banquet," he said, "I’m sure we'll see each other there if all goes according to plan.Should you decide to retaliate or discuss some things with me, we can always chat there."

He then reached out to open the driver’s seat door.

Noticing his actions, Bridget quickly rushed to the passenger seat, wanting to get in.

That was when Darius looked up and saw her.He stopped in his tracks, asking, "Didn’t you drive here?"

Bridget nodded but then quickly shook her head.

"No, Mr.Reid.Edward drove this car while I rode shotgun.He'll drive the Bugatti you were taking earlier to the banquet and join us there."

Darius turned around to look at his previous car but quickly retracted his gaze.

Without saying anything more, he got into the driver's seat.

Bridget could tell Darius approved of what she said from his actions.

Hence, she joined him, getting into the front passenger seat.

Once they got in, Darius caught a whiff of something fragrant in the air.

He then behaved in a way he rarely did; without much thought, his body turned toward the backseat to find the source of the scent.

What came into view was Erin, who now looked as she did way before the incident.

Still, she continued to powder her face, hoping to look nothing short of perfect.

Darius cocked a brow but did not comment on it. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

He started the engine but soon heard another car trailing behind.

Looking in the rear view mirror, he confirmed the driver behind him was Edward before driving ahead in silence.