At Grayson Estate, George had just left his study, his mind still racing with thoughts of Ethan's unexpected defiance, but now he had another issue to handle.
His other son, Ryan.
As he walked into the grand living room, he found Catherine, his wife, sitting elegantly on one of the plush couches, flipping through a magazine, though her eyes seemed distant.
Across from her, Ryan sat with his arms crossed, his expression bored and uninterested as he scrolled through his phone.
George's footsteps echoed as he entered, his sharp gaze locking onto his younger son. Without hesitation, he went straight to the point.
"Ryan," he called, his tone firm. "How far along is your relationship with Clara?"
Ryan exhaled heavily, already expecting this conversation. He ran a hand through his dark hair, shaking his head slightly before responding.
"Dad, I've told you countless times," he said, his voice laced with frustration. "I'm not marrying Clara and that's final."
