Chapter 36
"Are you sticking to your choice, even if it brings you discomfort?" Damien asked, his voice breaking the silence as he focused on the road.
"Huh?" I blinked, caught off guard by his question. I wasn’t expecting him to ask again. Earlier, I had made it clear I wasn’t backing down. So hearing him mention it again felt... strange.
I glanced at him briefly, then turned my eyes away, staring out the window. The city lights blurred as they passed by, and I didn’t feel like answering. We’d had our fun, twice now, but that didn’t mean he could keep prying into my personal life.
"Kimberly, listen," he continued, a worried edge in his voice. "Now isn’t the time to pick a fight with your stepmother. You should focus on finding your father first."
"I appreciate your concern, Damien," I said, keeping my eyes fixed outside. "But I’ve made my decision. If I don’t handle this now, I may never get another chance. Luna Catherine and her child have to be stopped."
Damien sighed. "But who will take over the company if something happens to your father? You need someone reliable to fill in the chairman’s role, don’t you think?"
"Sir Jethro, obviously!" I turned to face him, my voice firm. "He’s been loyal to my father for years. I trust him completely."
"You trust Sir Jethro?" Damien asked, raising an eyebrow as he glanced my way.
I clenched my fists. "Yes, I do! He’s the only person left in this pack who actually cares about my father and me. He’ll protect the company until my father is found."
"Alright, if that’s what you think," Damien muttered, turning his eyes back to the road. "But do you really believe Sir Jethro can handle everything? The company’s a huge responsibility."
I whipped around to face him, my eyes narrowing. "I don’t care what you think. Sir Jethro is the only one I trust. So, yes, I believe he can handle it."