Howard stared at Damian, incredulously, she lifted her cane and struck Damian on her leg.
“How can you be so grateful?!” He spat. “How did you turn out to be such an ingrate?!”
“Ingrate?!” Damian scoffed. “I gave Amelia enough money to live a comfortable life. I’ve done more than enough for her. All I want is to marry the woman I love. Is that too much to ask?”
Howard’s grip on his crane tightened, fury dancing in his eyes.
He lifted it again to strike again but Damian caught it mid-air this time. His jaw clenched, eyes blazing.
He growled. “I’m done doing what you want! I will marry Sophia whether you like it or not!”
Howard’s chest heaved as he trembled with rage.
“Fine. Marry her then!” He spat. “But listen carefully, she will never be officially acknowledged by t
