"Contact Aegis Construction Agency. I want everything installed by tomorrow."
Owen didn't even blink at the ridiculous timeframe. He simply bowed his head. "Understood." Without another word, he turned and swiftly left the study, his movements precise and efficient.
Damien watched the butler leave before stretching his shoulders slightly. "Well, if that's all, I'll take my leave as well," he said, his tone light.
Dominic's sharp gaze lingered on him for a moment longer.
Today had been… unexpected.
Damien had challenged him. Pushed. Demanded.
And he hadn't faltered once.
Dominic knew his son too well—the old Damien wouldn't have lasted through half this conversation without breaking, without making a fool of himself.
But tonight?
Tonight, Damien had walked out of this study a completely different person.
"Hmph." Dominic exhaled quietly, leaning back in his chair. "You've certainly made things interesting, Damien."
