The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 277

Chapter 277 However, it turned out that he just didn’t know his siblings well enough.

In fact, perhaps he didn’t understand them at all.

For instance, he felt like Calypso was a total stranger.

His eyes reddened at these thoughts, but he didn’t cry.

He stood there with his hands behind his back, slowly balling them into fists.

Silence descended upon them.

Calypso remained kneeling on the ground, her eyes still darting around, but she didn’t say anything.

Benji could already tell what her answer was.

He didn’t expect her to show her disdain for him so outwardly.

He gulped and said hoarsely, “Since you’re not saying anything, I’ll take it that you think I make sense and that you’ve given up on your ludicrous idea.”

Calypso glared at him and shouted shrilly, “Benji Anderson! Don’t think you have the right to judge and interfere in my life just because you’re two years older!

You’re a good-for-nothing loser, and you’re trying to make me end up like you!” Darius admired the shocked look on Benji’s face.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Calypso suddenly shoot to her feet.

However, instead of dusting herself off, she ran right at Darius.

He resisted the urge to take an attacking stance and remained rooted to the spot.

This didn’t stop Calypso, though.

She pointed at Darius, but her eyes were on Benji.

“You’ve already given up on your original intention because of what Kate said! Look at this animal; he looks like he hasn’t seen the sun in ages and is so weak! He doesn’t have a modicum of skill in martial arts and looks like an idiot.

Also, his clothes have never appeared in any fashion magazine or runway.

All of this proves that he’s nothing but a pauper without a future! Yet, you chose to ignore it because of Kate’s words despite already knowing what a loser he is.

Don’t you remember how mad you were when he answered your question?” Calypso’s voice was hoarse from all the shouting.

As she pointed at Darius, she scrutinized Benji’s expression.

To her surprise, the anger on his face didn’t recede because of her words.

This was her first time encountering this situation.

She raised her voice and said, “You’re my brother and Kate’s uncle.

You’re also the person who’s going to take over the Anderson family in the future, yet look at the decision you’ve made!” She took in his expression again.

This time, she sighed with relief because Benji’s expression was what she expected-regret and guilt.

As she relaxed, she couldn’t help but think disdainfully, “How fake.

I don’t even know why I’m his sister.

Whenever anyone mentions our family, it’s bound to make him feel bad.

Works every time.” However, she didn’t allow this to show.

Instead, she said, “Benji, you’ve really got me wrong.

Aside from you, Kate’s the only living relative I have left.

There’s no way I can just stand by and watch her suffer.

You’re a man, and we’re both women.

I was just doing what I felt was the best for her from a woman’s perspective.” As she spoke, she dabbed a nonexistent tearaway.

She knew Benji would overlook such a detail. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“I have a failed marriage, and I’m sure you still remember it.” Benji was even more agitated than she was when she said this.

He grabbed his hair and said, “That’s enough! Enough!” After that, silence descended upon them again.

Kate watched them, her face pale.

She started swaying on the spot as if she’d suffered a huge blow.

Darius found this to be an odd reaction, so he turned to her and said, “You seem to be in despair.” Kate didn’t respond, merely staring into the distance.

When Darius saw her like this, he couldn’t help but remember how she’d spoken up for him on the plane and how she’d shielded him with her body even though she was so much smaller than he was.

It made his heart soften a little.

He tugged her to stand behind him, then looked at Benji.

“I don’t know what your beloved sister’s been through, but those are her experiences and opinions.

She shouldn’t be forcing them onto Kate.

Otherwise, Kate would be nothing but a puppet, and you two would be the puppet masters.” When Darius had first started speaking, Benji had turned to look at him.

However, as Darius continued speaking, Benji averted his gaze.

He didn’t look at Calypso, though.

He felt that they both made sense, and he couldn’t decide who to listen to.

Calypso’s eyes were practically spitting fire at Darius.

If looks could kill, Darius would already be dead.

Unfortunately, all she managed to do was infuriate him.

He took in a deep breath and said, “You’re a terrible liar, and your brother’s the only person who’d believe you.

In fact, let me make myself clear-l’m not saying that none of us present would believe you.

I mean to say that aside from your brother, nobody on this planet would believe you.

Look, let’s talk about something more important-it’s been a while since the video was uploaded onto the internet.”