THE CONSORTIUM’S HEIR BY BENJAMIN CHAPTER 164

Alvin then reached for the pager attached to his belt.

“If you call for security now, I’ll make sure you lose your job, Mr. Kenyon,” Darius casually remarked, not taking the matter seriously even now.

That was utterly unacceptable in Alvin’s eyes.

His cheeks burned with rage as he snapped, “Darius, you could’ve gotten prosecuted if I hadn’t let you off the hook! How dare you ignore how kind I was to you in the past? Not only that, but you’re threatening me now? Oh, how I regret showing you mercy back then!” Darius snorted before drilling his gaze into Alvin. “It seems you haven’t realized how stupid you are now.”

That only fueled the fire burning in Alvin’s chest. While glaring daggers at Darius, he snarled, “You’ll get what’s coming for acting this way!” “It seems your vision has worsened after joining this place.” Darius scrunched his face, sneering while intentionally brushing dust off his clothes so Alvin could get a better look at them.

Alvin noticed the expensive outfit but became even more disdainful. “So what if you stole some rich guy’s clothes? A shiny new outfit can’t disguise the truth. You’re poor and always have been. Besides, affluent people don’t brag about their clothes, so your actions only amplify your poverty.”

Darius gnashed his teeth upon hearing those words. Belonging to .

He could not care less about Alvin’s opinions, but that did not mean he was patient enough to put up with the latter’s yapping. His attention shifted toward Erin. “This hotel has just started operating, so they’re unlikely to have sufficient capital flow. I doubt their position within the market is stable either.”

A victorious grin spread across Erin’s face right then. She knew Darius was finally making his move against the two idiotic men that dared to challenge him. She paced over to his side.

While doing so, she passed by Alvin and felt chills down her spine as if a predator was watching her. Frightened, she spun on her heel. Erin’s features darkened once she realized Alvin was ogling her.

Darius noticed Alvin’s predatory gaze and immediately stood in front of Erin, blocking her from Alvin’s sight.

That further enraged Alvin. He balled his fists. Although he spoke in a lowered tone, everyone could hear his threat. “Darius, it’s the second time this has happened. I promise you, if you don’t depart the premises at once, you’ll spend the rest of your life regretting your actions now.”

Ever since Darius stepped in, all Erin could see was his back. Still, she had never witnessed a man, regardless of his wealth, insult a more affluent man to defend a woman’s honor. She felt such things only occurred in romance novels. Yet, it was happening to her now.

Overwhelming emotions filled Erin’s heart in that instant. She was so moved by Darius’ actions that tears welled in her eyes. However, all that vanished when she heard Alvin threatening to make Darius pay.

That was not something Erin would ever allow. She came out from behind Darius, stepping forward while shooting a frosty look at Alvin. “I hope you understand that by uttering those words, this hotel is already in danger of being shut down.”

Alvin’s creepy smile faltered at that moment.

He then burst out in roaring laughter. “I’ve never heard such a ridiculous thing in my life! You guys have quite an interesting imagination. Although, I do have to admit I’m intrigued to know what’s going on in your heads.”

His amused smirk suddenly vanished as he bared his teeth and continued, “Of course, I can offer you two an alternative if you’ve realized your mistakes and wish to leave now.” Darius saw how Alvin’s gaze lingered on Erin’s body. He could tell the latter had ulterior motives toward Erin, so he stepped forward, wanting to interfere.

Alas, things did not go according to his plan. Erin interrupted, “What’s the price you expect me to pay for us to leave this place safely?”

Darius’ gaze grew murderously cold, but he did not say a word. On the other hand, Alvin flashed a smug grin. “Simple. You won’t need to pay any price. All you have to do is have sex with me for a night, and I’ll pretend none of this ever happened.”

Erin had expected that. Even so, she could not help but fume at his shameless request.

This time, Darius did not allow her to speak; He protectively stood before her once more.

At that point, Erin did not plan to step forward again. She decided it was better to let a man deal with the situation. Although she was Darius’ secretary and should have defended him, that was not what she wanted to do.

It was because she now had feelings for Darius and secretly wished to be protected by him.

Her cheeks reddened like beets at that thought.

Meanwhile, Alvin cockily assumed Erin was eager to have sex with him, but she did not because Darius stood in her way. Annoyed, Alvin glowered at Darius. “You’d best get out of the way! I’m leaving with that pretty lady behind you now. If you stop me, I’ll make you pay for the plate you broke and press charges against you for sneaking into this private room! I just got here, so I don’t wish to make a scene. That’s why I’m giving you this last chance. You don’t have to pay for the expensive plate or get in

trouble if you move.” Darius’ frown grew stormier at the man shouting before him. Eventually, he snapped, “I’ve wasted too much time on a worthless scumbag like you. You’ll soon pay dearly for your actions.”

“I’ve already heard that empty threat from you multiple times,” said a smug Alvin, who simultaneously thought, “If Darius is capable of punishing me, he would’ve done it by now!” He went on, “Darius, you’re just a poor little beggar who previously slaved away under my supervision for a living. What makes you think I’ll believe vour current wealth is real? You must be lying to yourself.”

It was then that a shrill voice sounded from afar. “Who did this? Which one of you pissed off someone we can’t afford to cross? Once I find you, I’m going to make you pay!” As soon as Erin heard that voice, her body straightened, and prominent anticipation filled her eyes. “Mr. Reid,” she began to explain.

“My ears tell me this person is Jeremiah Locke, the person in charge of this hotel. It seems the actions taken by West Atlantics Int’l have paid off.”