The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 571

“Well then, I’ll entrust Bridget’s health to you.” Darius smiled. He then headed straight downstairs without giving Shelvin a chance to reply. “Now, I’ve got many other things to sort out.”

Shelvin stood at the stairway and waited until Darius left his sight before returning to Bridget’s room.

…

When Darius arrived at the second floor, he had placed his hands in his pockets and had a little pep in his step. It was not long before he heard the sound of someone breathing in the hallway.

Raising his head, he curiously quirked a brow at Alicia, who stood before him. “I’d like to know why you’re appearing before me again.”

Sensing no anger in Darius’ tone or face, Alicia relaxed her jaw before saying, “I’m sorry, sir. I forgot to tell you something—”

She was too afraid to meet his eyes, so her head hung low with shame.

Darius kept his hands in his pocket in a relaxed manner as he already knew Alicia’s motive. Three things were running through his mind as he thought, “Firstly, Alicia must’