This wouldn't have happened if he'd paid closer attention to the results of the investigation! The security guard looked pained as he waited for death to take him.Darius raised an eyebrow. He could sense the security guard was trying to end his life using his own life force. So, he stood and watched. He didn't want to stop the security guard. Though Darius didn't think the security guard's actions warranted death, he supposed it was still the best outcome. After all, they were on opposing sides.As he thought about this, footsteps rang out behind them. Darius didn't turn to see who it was, though. Instead, he focused on the security guard again. He noticed the security guard had stopped trying to end his life. He had now controlled the life force to protect his heart again. This was because the security guard's friends were there.Darius smiled. "Do you think your friends can save you?" He crossed his arms.An ugly look crept onto the security guard's face. His breathing sped up as
The board members had initially had the time and opportunity to save the security guard. Yet, they hadn't done so until they were out of alternatives. Now that the security guard could die at any second, they decided to show up. Darius crossed his arms and watched the elevator mockingly.Every member of the Reid Consortium's board of directors was wealthy and getting on in years. They were longtime business partners of Darius' grandfathers. From an emotional perspective, Darius didn't want to pick a fight with them. Still, it seemed this wasn't a concern to them.At this thought, Darius put his hands on his hips and sighed. He shook his head and looked at the security guard with pity. "Look at how useless your employers are. You've been in danger for such a long time, yet they're only showing up now to try to save you. They might not even succeed! I don't know why you're still so loyal to them. What will you get out of this? Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing the show."Darius turn
"And that would make me seem like a fool." Darius flexed his neck. "I'm about to do something I don't like because of you. How do you think that's gonna work out for you?" He put his hands behind his back, looking mocking.An ugly look crept onto Blake's face. He glared at Darius and snarled, "What's that supposed to mean?"Darius shrugged. "Nothing much. I've already made myself clear. If this security guard can't answer me, death is the only thing that awaits him. You can go ahead and fire him, of course. But I guarantee he won't be able to find another job in this city. That won't happen for as long as I hold the Reid Consortium's shares!"Darius' firm attitude made Blake look murderous. His breathing sped up as he glared daggers at Darius. "Do you realize what you're saying? Do you even know what you're doing? You're humiliating yourself by acting like this!""I know nothing about that." Darius shook his head. "Whatever you expect to see in the heir to the Reid Consortium has noth
Blake scowled at Darius. He didn't say anything because he was busy thinking. This was his first time considering how Darius felt and the things he'd experienced. Then, he realized Darius was right. He was amazing! If not for Blake being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he wouldn't even be able to have Darius as an opponent, let alone defeat him.For a second, Blake's breathing hitched. He looked at Darius as the thought of ending his life flashed through his mind. In the next second, it was gone. He smiled fondly at Darius and said, "You're making this out to be much worse than it really is. I know how capable you are. It's just that we think you're a little young. Your grandfather's accident happened so suddenly, and he may not have left much information for you. That's why we felt that it's better for us to hold on to the shares for you. It's only temporary."Blake continued, "That's why we're here, actually. We didn't expect you to be so against the idea, though. But it's fi
Darius looked at Blake calmly. On the other hand, Blake looked stunned. He stiffened and stared at Darius. "W-What are you talking about? Why haven't I heard about that?"Darius sighed and shook his head. "So what if you haven't heard about it? There's no changing the fact that your company's going downhill. It won't take long for it to go bust." He smiled mockingly. "Yet, you're insisting I won't be able to lead the Reid family to greater heights without you.Blake paled. He shook his head vigorously and cried, "No, that can't be! My company's doing perfectly fine! It's never had any issues before! I don't know where you heard those rumors from, but you should stop spreading them. Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding the fact that James is your grandfather. I'll teach you a good, hard lesson for that!"Blake bared his teeth at Darius. He thought it would it would scare him, but Darius merely put his hands behind his back and cocked his head. "Now I know why your company's runni
Blake gnashed his teeth as he glared at Darius. "Don't cross the line, Darius!"Darius frowned and checked his watch. "I don't think I've done anything that counts as crossing the line. You're the one who's been spouting nonsense and wasting my time. Is it crossing the line if I don't want to go along with you anymore?" He shook his head. "I've wasted too much time on you, and I don't want to continue. If you keep on doing this, I think I can teach you a lesson really quickly."Blake snorted. "You make it sound easy, but I don't believe you for a second. You're just like your father. Back then, he was as obnoxious as you are right now. He also said all the things you said. Yet, we all know how he ended up. If you continue like this, you're gonna end up like him."An ugly look crept onto Darius' face at the mention of his father. He exhaled, then started laughing. It made him look easygoing, but everyone knew that was far from the truth. Blake narrowed his eyes at this. He wanted to sa
"Look, we may be old, but that doesn't mean you can insult us like that! If you want to leave this place alive, you should admit to your mistakes. That's the only way you'll stay alive!" the board member snarled.Darius raised an eyebrow mockingly. "That's hilarious. Someone's already on their knees before me, yet you have nothing to say about that. Instead, you're still trying to force me into giving in. Do you think that's possible?" He put his hands behind his back.He looked harmless, but no one would mistake him for that. The board members' expressions darkened at this. Blake remained on the floor. He shut his eyes, thinking about how he'd never felt this terrible in his life. Now, he finally knew what it was like to have terrible teammates. All he wanted was to appease Darius so he could continue living, yet the other board members were pissing Darius off even more.If he could speak, he'd be shouting his head off at them. The anger actually took his mind off the fact that he co
"Honestly, James isn't such a great chairman. How could he allow just about anyone to join?" Blake abruptly fell silent after saying that. He looked horrified. Then, as he swept a gaze over everyone present, he laughed. "I can talk again! You can hear me now!"As the other board members looked lost, Blake's expression darkened. He rasped out, "You idiots! If not for you, Darius would've let me go! It's all your fault that I've been stuck like this for so long!"The other board members didn't look too pleased at this, especially the one who'd stepped forward. He looked at Blake with anger and disgust. Then, he waved a hand and turned to leave. "I wasted time pleading on your behalf. You deserve everything that's happening to you right now! I wouldn't have an issue with you dying right this instant." He spat, then headed to the building's entrance.He stopped as he passed by Darius. "I don't think you're a good leader, but I have no issue with you taking over the Reid Consortium." With