Vandy, who had been about to walk off, paused momentarily. With a large stride, he began walking away.
"Don't anger that old fogey for your own good," Lionel called out. Vandy ignored him and continued on his way to see Old Winchester, who was waiting for him in the main mansion.
The Singers' butler promptly escorted Vandy to the study, where Old Winchester was conversing with Vandy's father.
"Son, come sit beside me. I was just discussing your marriage with my daughter," Old Winchester said calmly.
Vandy's jaw tightened, and he retorted in a deep voice, "He isn't my father."
Stanley Singers' face flushed with embarrassment. Old Winchester, unfazed, continued, "Ara, your fiancée, is still interested in you. The sooner you marry, the better for our families to unite."
Vandy's face dar
