[Eveline Clearwater's POV]
WHYYYYYYYY????
My blood started to boil from this humiliation, and I fought to stay on my feet, refusing to let the pain and pressure break me. This is far from over.
If not for Samael's intervention, I might have been crushed by the sheer force of Elysia's mana.
"Mother!" Samael's voice cut through the tension, sharp and authoritative. "This is not the way to handle this."
"Samael," Elysia said, her tone softening slightly as she addressed her son. "You understand the gravity of her proposal, don't you? She asks you to forsake your family name, the Ashwood legacy."
Samael nodded, his expression grave. "I do, Mother. But we need to discuss this calmly. Lady Eveline came here with a proposal, and while it might not have been presented in the best manner, it deserves consideration."
I looked at Samael, my gratitude evident in my eyes. He was my only ally in this room, and I needed his support to navigate this delicate situation.
