Chapter 367: A Mederian Prince’s Reprimand
Upon meeting the knight and Emily in the garden, Noah and Eric found themselves entangled in a fierce altercation. The second-in-command knight adamantly disagreed with his subordinate’s intention to marry the woman.
Despite Noah’s passionate pleas and Emily’s persuasive words, Eric remained resolute in his decision.
"You can’t do this, Sir Navin! I have obtained her consent, which grants me the right to marry her! We love each other deeply!" Noah exclaimed in anger.
"Oh, yes, I can! As the representative of His Highness, the Grand Duke, I now have the decision regarding the Gerhard household resting in my hands. As our lady’s person, Miss Emily Baker is under the protection and governance of His Highness. Therefore, she falls under my responsibility, and I serve as her guardian in the absence of His Highness. I forbid her from marrying you because I know the kind of person you are!" Eric stated firmly.
"You despicable fool! Just because His Highness appointed you so does not give you the right to interfere in my personal life! Emily wants to be with me, and I want to be with her! She believes in my innocence, unlike you!" Noah shouted at the second-in-command knight, his voice filled with frustration and resentment.
"She may believe what she wishes, but marrying you is out of the question! You will only bring misery upon her. If Miss Baker wishes to leave her maidenhood behind, there are numerous better choices for her than you! I will not allow the same pain you inflicted upon those women to befall her!" Eric exclaimed resolutely.
"Sir Navin! Noah has explained everything to me! I know about his affairs, but that is all in the past. He has changed!" Emily defended her lover.
"Are you absolutely certain? Do you realise how many women he has been involved with? Some have even come to the duchy claiming to have his children, but he never acknowledged them and heartlessly turned them away!" Eric’s words caused the young woman’s eyes to widen in disbelief.
"C... children?" she uttered in shock.
"That is not true!" Noah retorted. "I admit I had affairs, but I never fathered any children. I have always been cautious and assure you that the children are not mine! Those women were liars seeking my wealth and title!"
Eric scoffed dismissively.