RIVAL'S PLAN

"Jason has drawn the battle line."

Thane was confused. He looked at Clara, his mother, and Mr. William’s mistress. She vehemently tapped her foot on the ground in quick succession, and now, she began to pace about, looking like an angry bird.

Jason was his step-brother, and he wasn't a fan of him either, but he figured his mother might be overreacting. Most times, it was like that with her.

"My brother?" "What did he do…"

“He's not your brother,” Clara rebuked him instantly.

She looked so furious like she was willing to set the whole place ablaze if given the chance to.

“Point taken,” Thane didn't argue. He had seen Catherine and his mother fight tooth and nail from his birth, so that statement was not up for debate.

“What did he do, mother?” He needed to be clear still.

“Everything.” Clara sighed loudly. “He brought home a woman,” she laughed wryly. “He wants to drag property with you, he must think he's wise.”

“Mum, there's no need to get worked up, she could be anyone, maybe a coll