The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 210

Kate bowed at Darius with the utmost respect just then. "There’s nothing much I have to repay you. Regarding the company's shares, I'll contact my dad and discuss things clearly with him. Also, my dad previously gifted me two companies within the entertainment industry. While I can't do much, I can give these companies to you."

Both Darius’ brows raised.

He was very much surprised by the generosity of the woman before him, so he asked, “What do you want in exchange for giving me those companies?"

Kate did not expect Darius to react so candidly. Nevertheless, she knew he had likely agreed to her request then. After sighing in relief, she answered,” I hope my dad can have a better experience at the detainment center."

Darius’ hand that swiped at his laptop's touchpad froze.

He looked up at Kate, examining her serious expression before grinning. Yet, his grin was not because he was happy.

"You think," he suddenly said, ‘That your father can’t contact you because I had someone lock him up at the detainment center?"

Kate gritted her teeth. She was unable to maintain her polite smile anymore. “Indeed, that’s what I previously believed before you asked me this.”

Gulping, she forced her body to stop trembling and added, "But it seems like I've mistaken things. I'm sorry."

She immediately bowed again, asking, "Can you please tell me where my dad is now? And how do I contact him?"

The comer of Darius' lip quirked upward, indicating his sudden interest. He rubbed his chin before replying, "Your father got arrested by the authorities for speeding on the highway because he wanted to rush to Elizabeth’s aid. According to our country’s law, there's no way for you to reach his phone now unless you know where the authorities are holding your father. If so, you can head there and visit him."

Darius expected Kate to react with utter panic, but that did not happen. Curious, he remarked, "You don't seem worried."

Kate nodded. "Although what I'm about to say will upset you significantly, I feel you'll be even angrier if I don't."

Briefly quirking a brow, Darius’ expression returned to its usual blankness as he silently continued reading through the contracts on his laptop.

Although Kate did not understand what he was thinking, she made her next move based on what she believed and her opinions of Darius.

She said, "You seem like someone who often dirties his hands. That's why I was worried before that you had kidnapped my dad, who I can no longer contact, and tortured him. However, I believe it's fair if my father pays for his wrongdoings in the detainment center. And since he's safe there, I'm not worried."

"You can sit down now if that's the case,” replied a smirking Darius. “I'll discuss things with your father before he gets released from the detainment center. Then, I'll decide on a suitable outcome for today's incident based on his behavior."

Kate nodded.

When she saw Darius was about to shut his eyes, she bit her lips.

Darius was quick to sense a change in Kate's breath. He opened his eyes again and looked at her. "Is there anything else you wish to tell me that you haven't already?"

Kate stepped forward to open up Darius’ laptop again. She explained, “I doubt you'll be able to rest after what I'm about to do next, so I suggest you continue scanning through those contracts of yours."

Locking eyes with her, Darius realized she behaved differently from when he first boarded the plane. That piqued his curiosity, so he flashed a smile at her.

“No, I can watch you while simultaneously flipping through my contracts.” As he spoke, he extended an arm as though motioning her to proceed with her plan. "Go ahead and do as you please. I'm on your side."

Kate could not suppress the wildfire burning in her chest anymore. Thus, when Darius approved of her actions, she did not hesitate to storm before Elizabeth.

The two security personnel that restrained Elizabeth grew anxious upon hearing Kate’s incoming footsteps.

Their breathing quickened, and their muscles contracted. Even their hands had reached down, ready to deploy the weapons attached to their waistbands.

Darius watched everything transpire from his seat. An amused smirk appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, Kate was unruffled by the two personnel's reactions as she approached Elizabeth. Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

That was the first time Elizabeth felt anxious throughout all of today. She could tell Kate seemed different from before. Gulping,

Elizabeth wanted to get up and run. Yet, before she could do anything, a resounding slap broke out while a burning sensation spread across her cheek.

Then, she felt the sharp pain seeping into her skin.

Elizabeth cupped her sore cheek and cried out. She had never experienced such humiliation before. Her eyes widened, hatred burning like a flame as she glowered at Kate. "How dare you hit me? The relationship between your father and me is enough to make me your mom-"

Another slap rang out.

Kate's voice lowered to a frosty growl. "My mom was a superb woman, not some whore that would break up someone else's family! On the other hand, you are a lowly mistress that used the body to attain riches and influence!"

All the passengers’ eyes were on Elizabeth right then.

Elizabeth flushed with humiliation. She had never been the focus of so many contemptuous gazes before, so her body quivered.

At some point, a few flashlights lit up.

Elizabeth knew those were cameras aimed at her, and she desperately wanted to change everyone's view of her. Hence, she forced her eyes to redden as she spoke with a miserable and trembling voice.

"K-Kate, you're still very young, so you’ve misunderstood several things. Your parents’ relationship was in tatters long before I came into the picture. Your mother currently resides in an eastern country and hasn't seen your father in many years. So, according to the law, they aren't husband and wife anymore, meaning I'm not a mistress like you claim I am."