The Consortium's Heir novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117

Meanwhile, Darius was already speeding towards Serene Hospital. Naturally, he had no idea about his grandfather‘s plans. His thoughts were totally occupied with the old man‘s death.

After minutes of driving speedily, Darius arrived at the hospital. He parked the car neatly and then rushed to the old man‘s room, without paying any attention to anybody.

When he opened the door, Dr. Langhan was already waiting for his arrival with an expectant

expression on his face.

“Mr. Reid.” Dr. Langhan called out carefully.

Darius ignored him and walked straight to the old man‘s lifeless body on the bed. Darius didn‘t say anything and stared at the old man‘s body with a complicated expression on his face. Darius back was turned to Dr. Langhan, so he couldn‘t see the expression on Darius‘ face.

The two of them maintained a period of silence for over five minutes, before Darius finally spoke up

“What happened exactly? Wasn‘t his condition stabilized already?” Darius asked.

Dr. Langhan sighed forlornly before answering Darius‘ question.

“That was a lie. In truth, the old man was already severely injured before you hit him with your car. He was already destined to die, and even the aid of world class doctors would be unable to save him.” Dr. Langhan said in a sad tone.

Darius turned around and stared at Dr. Langhan in shock.

“What do you mean?” Darius asked; surprise lacing his tone.

Dr. Langhan then explained what he discovered from the old man‘s body after an intense scan. It turned out that the old man already had several internal injuries that dated years back, and some that were recently inflicted.

There was no way the old man would have survived those injuries. Perhaps if Darius didn‘t hit him with his car, then he would survive a few more weeks before his death. Darius hitting him with his car aggravated his already grave injuries, hereby accelerating the inevitable.

After Darius heard Dr. Langhan‘s explanation, an expression of realization appeared on his face. He now understood why Dr. Langhan was always cutting his meetings off. It turned out that the old man was already close to the end of his lifespan, and he didn‘t want Darius to

figure out that something was wrong with the old man.

“Why didn‘t you tell me?” Darius asked calmly.

“The old man begged me to keep this a secret from you. He didn‘t want you to be burdened by the truth.” Dr. Langhan replied sadly.

Darius sighed at Dr. Langhan‘s answer. In the end, Darius was responsible for aggravating the old man‘s injuries, indirectly causing his death.

“I understand.” Darius said at last.