Dimitri's POV
"Is that so?" My father's voice was cold.
"Blair was going to be sold to Trevor like a piece of property," I continued, my voice steady despite my racing heart.
"You were going to force her into a marriage where she didn't want to secure a business deal. I couldn't stand by and let that happen."
"So you betrayed your family," Valor said.
"No," I corrected. "I protected my family, just like you always taught me. I couldn't stand by and just watch my sister hurt for too long. What kind of older brother would I be? That's why I had to take such extreme measures..."
"And in doing so, you've embarrassed me in front of the entire city!" Valor's control finally cracked. "You've made me look weak, Dimitri! Like I can't control my own son!"
The smile I managed to put on instan
