Chapter 129: Use Her
"You are threatening me." Edward’s eyes narrowed. He trusted Olivia but his mother did not. She was still skeptical of the girl. Yet she agreed because he convinced his mother that Olivia could bring the duke Aykroyd’s support. But if Damon chose the first prince, his mother would never accept Olivia.
He would be a laughing stock to marry a fallen noble whose family supports his competitor.
Damon smiled softly. But his eyes were filled with challenge.
"I dare not, your highness. But as a man, I should plan my future carefully. I apologize if I came out rude." he bowed his head slightly before bidding Edward goodbye.
Edward watched Damon turn to leave. His hands clenched into fists tightly. It was becoming hard to maintain that smile on his face.
"Wait!" He called for the man. Damon paused at once. He turned to Edward with a smile that told Edward, he knew! Damon knew from the start that he would be stopped and offered a better option. This crazy man! Edward wanted to punch Damon.
But there were still a few lingering guests waiting to speak to Damon. They must have wanted to seize this opportunity and leave an impression on the youngest bachelor duke.
Edward walked toward Damon with a warm smile on his face as if they were old friends reminiscing their past.
"What do you want?" Edward asked with his eyes narrowed. "I can not offer you more than a position in the royal court and position of duke that already belongs to you." Edward’s lips curled to intimidate Damon but Damon did not look a least bit concerned.