The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 278

Chapter 278 “Kate’s identity is all over the internet now, and someone could do anything to harm her at any time.

Yet instead of thinking of a way to resolve this, you’re allowing her to just stand here.” Benji’s eyes widened, and there was a mixture of shock and regret in them.

Darius looked at him with pity, but he didn’t stop.

He knew the words he was about to utter next would only be more hurtful.

“I’m sure you didn’t think about this, but from the moment you brought your family here, you recognized my relationship with Kate! From the second you showed up here, no one would believe you anymore, no matter what you said or what evidence you could provide.” Darius’ voice wasn’t loud, nor was he forceful.

Still, Benji could feel that his shirt was drenched with sweat.

He seemed to lose the strength to remain on his feet, so he slowly sat down and buried his head in his hands.

Then, he grabbed his hair and tugged it harshly.

Darius could see how much despair he was in, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Kate stood next to him, wanting to tug on his sleeve, but she stopped herself.

If anyone were to see any sort of interaction between them, it would give people the impression that there really was something going on between them.

This wouldn’t benefit either of them.

Therefore, she held herself back.

In fact, she didn’t even dare look at Darius.

Afraid that she wouldn’t be able to control her emotions, she hurried toward Benji and squatted down before wrapping her arms around him.

Then, her eyes reddened, and she started to cry because she could feel Benji weeping.

To Kate, her Uncle Benji had always been a strong and resolute person.

She’d never seen him negatively react to anything, let alone cry.

It was as if there was nothing in this world that he couldn’t handle.

At least, that was what she remembered.

Now, however, he was crying in front of so many people because of her mess.

Kate felt awfully guilty.

If not for her uselessness, there was no need for Benji to be like this! She sniffled and calmed down, listening to the sound of her and Benji crying.

It made her feel insecure-there were plenty of people here, but she and Benji were the poorest and on the bottom rung.

These people shouldn’t have been treating her so well.

As she thought about this, she retracted her hands and stood up.

Darius could sense her nervousness.

He frowned and walked toward her, asking,’ What’s wrong? Has something happened? You aren’t in a good mood.” Benji had been so overwhelmed by his sorrow earlier that he’d been crying earnestly, which was why Kate could hear him.

And that was also why his voice was hoarse now.

His lips were also dry because he hadn’t had any water. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

However, when he saw Darius’ actions, he sniffled and stood up to look at him warily.

“Sir, I don’t care what’s going on between you and Kate, but you should be keeping a distance from her.” Darius raised an eyebrow and looked at Benji in surprise.

At the same time, he couldn’t help but smile.

Benji had never seen so many emotions on Darius’ face before, and his heart started to race.

He said, “I know there are many things you want, and we can discuss things.

I hope you won’t take your anger at me out on Kate.” He wanted to look away, but he didn’t dare do so.

Darius could see the pleading in his eyes, and it surprised him.

He thought that Benji would choose the Anderson family over Kate when it came down to it, or at least, he’d be at a loss for what to do.

Now, however, Benji had obviously chosen Kate.

It was such a contrast from the rash and angry man he’d seen earlier.

Yet this same rash and angry man was choosing to back down despite not trusting Darius at all.

It moved Darius a little, so he didn’t delay matters and nodded.

“Okay, I can do that.

Also, I’m not mad at you.” He shrugged and looked at Calypso, once again looking like he couldn’t wait for the show to begin.

Benji’s heart started to race again.

He knew that he and Darius were on opposing sides, and he detested Darius.

However, he didn’t expect Darius to mock him so outwardly and obviously! He felt a little exasperated.

This only lasted for a second, though.

Something occurred to him.

Darius had just gotten into an argument with Calypso, who was his younger sister and Kate’s aunt.

On the other hand, there was a chance that he and Kate were going to get married soon.

At this thought, the pondering look on his face morphed into one of grim disbelief.

No man could treat his future wife’s family like that unless he didn’t intend to marry her at all.

In fact, there was a chance that he didn’t even care about Kate.

He was only trying to get what he wanted! Benji’s eyes darkened at this thought, and he turned to look at Darius again.

His gaze was probing, as had happened many times before.

From the moment Darius and Benji’s conversation had ended, he had turned to focus on Calypso.