I raised my head, a look of defiance gleaming in my eyes. “I don’t need a marriage alliance. From now on, please stop meddling in my private affairs, whether it’s about Zarelle or someone else. I have my own plans.”
I had no interest in other women, none whatsoever.
And the last thing I needed, as I was trying to win Zarelle back, was for my father to set me up with a string of blind dates.
I stood up abruptly and left the study, leaving Mathias and his schemes behind.
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_Author’s POV_
Celina rushed over to Calden as soon as she spotted him in the hallway, her voice filled with false concern.
“Calden, did Dad scold you? I told you that Zarelle is trouble. Don’t let her think she can walk all over the Ashmoors!”
Calden narrowed his eyes, st
