THE CONSORTIUM’S HEIR BY BENJAMIN CHAPTER 167

Jeremiah wanted to die at that moment. He knew Darius intended to make him pay until all his wealth was gone. Hopelessness clouded his eyes as he looked at Darius. “Must you be so cruel? You caused trouble for this hotel! Even if Dream Investment Group doesn’t take action against you, they’ll make your life a living hell.”

“I’ve already heard similar threats like this multiple times today. Yet, no one has made good on their words so far,” replied a sighing Darius with his hands in his pocket.

Jeremiah’s face darkened.

He knew Darius’ mind had been made, so there was no turning back. Thus, he got off the ground, glowered at Darius, and spoke through gritted teeth. “I’ll end my life if I lose all my wealth. Should that happen, I’ll make sure everyone knows you forced me to my death! That will spark endless public hatred toward you!” With every word, he grew complacent, his eyes lighting up with anticipation. He wanted to see the fear and regret on Darius’ face as the latter begged for forgiveness. Alas, that did not happen. Darius remained emotionless, except for his frosty eyes that bore into Jeremiah.

That was the first time Jeremiah felt so frightened. It was as though his words earlier caused him to now balance on a thin thread between life and death. He regretted everything. However, it was far too late.

Darius kept his usual posture but parted his lips to declare, “That makes perfect sense, and because I’m someone who loves helping others, I’ll grant that death wish of yours.”

He then turned to leave while adding, “Perhaps the matter might get resolved quicker than I thought.”

Both associated with Darius’ former workplace, Alvin and Jenner gawked at

Darius’ retreating figure. However, neither of them said a word.

Once Darius exited the hotel, Erin whipped out her phone and reported to him,

“Mr. Reid, 1 believe we can begin our next move now.”

Darius shook his head. “Let’s head back to the hospital.”

Erin’s mind went blank at that, but her body quickly responded by walking to the car and opening the door. She then waited for Darius to get in before making her way to the driver’s seat, settling in, and starting the engine. Only then did she speak.

“Mr. Reid, why are we returning to the hospital? Also, you haven’t had anything to eat yet.”

Darius’ brows furrowed. “Call every chairperson when we get to the hospital. Tell them if they don’t show up at the hospital’s conference room within five minutes, I’ll use my abilities to make their assets mine as punishment.” Earlier at the hotel, Erin did not enter the private room, so she had no clue what had happened. That was why her eyes rounded in shock at Darius’ words.

Nevertheless, she nodded. “Don’t worry. Mr. Reid. l’ll do what I can to minimize the profits of the other chairpersons’ companies. Additionally, I’ll ensure they sacrifice more or take higher risks before their companies can accumulate more wealth.”

That answer satisfied Darius, who did not bother hiding his contentment. Seeing his improved mood through the rearview mirror instantly calmed Erin’s pounding and anxious heart.

They eventually arrived at the hospital’s entrance.

Erin parked the car before announcing with much more respect in her tone than before, “Mr. Reid, we’ve arrived.”

Darius nodded. “Inform those chairpersons of my hellish new rule!”

Erin nodded.

Darius kicked the conference room’s door open when he entered. That way, he could ensure it was broken, which made it seem like he was livid. Although that was not how he truly felt, he wanted to put on a furious front.

Erin had a rough idea about his intentions, so she was not frightened by his actions. Instead, she was eagerly looking forward to what he would do next. Subsequently, Darius sat on the chair and looked at his watch, thinking, “It’s almost time.” Content © 2024.

Yet, no one showed up.

Only after Darius let out a long sigh and wanted to take action against all the absent chairpersons did a man charge toward the space, panting heavily. The man soon stood at the conference room’s entrance. He took in the broken door, then noticed the many empty chairs in the room before settling his gaze on Darius.

At that point, he flashed a respectful look and stated, “Sir, I was told you wanted every chairperson to come over. I’m very sorry for making you wait this long.”

Darius did not recognize the inan. He lowered his wrist and began scrutinizing the man from top to bottom. “I’ve never seen you before, not even at the hotel earlier.”

The man then shot him a blank look. It took a while before things clicked in his

mind, and he nodded at Darius. “Indeed. I didn’t go to the hotel with them because it wasn’t right. I felt it was disrespectful to you.”

That response was different from what Darius had imagined. It not only piqued his curiosity, but it also left a favorable impression on him.

“What’s your name,” he asked flatly. The man promptly answered that his name was Adulayev. He was grateful he had not suffered the same fate as the broken door on the ground. Relief and joy spread in his chest to know that Darius was not upset at him.

“You made the right choice.” Darius nodded before announcing, “The five minutes are up.”

He had gotten up and was planning to leave the conference room. Anxiety coursed through Adulayev right then.

“Although our new chairman seems young and is likely a student, I can sense a stifling. ferocious aura emanating from him. Sometimes when he looks at me, it feels like his eyes are lethal daggers piercing me.” Despite thinking that,

Adulayev remained silent, not daring to voice his opinions. He also lowered his head and kept his gaze lowered.

Meanwhile, Darius walked out as if nothing had even happened.

Adulayev did not know what Darius wanted to do, so he began pondering the latter’s motivations.

His phone rang. After unlocking the screen, his eyes grew wider by the second until he could not help but exclaim.