Darius looked relaxed, but Declan could already feel the iciness. He knew that if he hadn't put on a good show earlier, Darius probably would've only driven him out. Now, if he were to make the wrong move, Darius would end his life. He gulped and looked at Darius. He was smart and had already made up his mind. "Bruce did. He has nothing against you, of course. He was just worried about your safety and whether you could handle the Reid Consortium without Master James around."

"Bruce has many capable men under him. None of us are as strong as him—we've battled him countless times and suffered countless defeats. That's despite us going against him non-stop," Declan said. "We found out some things because of Master James' accident—the Reid family's manor isn't as safe as it seems. That's why Bruce sent me to you."

Darius believed he was telling the truth. His expression softened. "If Bruce was worried about me being unable to handle the Reid Consortium in Grandpa's absence, why didn't he