Chapter 26

"You're really going too far Tristan!" exclaimed Raphael with a darkened expression. His domineering aura made the whole room tense and scary.

This morning, at first, Raphael looked relaxed entering his study. Just finished sipping the coffee served on the table, Tristan was seen entering. He talked for a while about work, then broke the news about his desire to marry Sophia as soon as possible.

Raphael was, of course, furious. He didn't expect the young man he had worked so hard to care for to decide without doing a long deliberation first. Moreover, the man's decision, according to him, endangered many parties.

"Listen to me first, Uncle ---"

"That's enough, Tristan!" Raphael cut in as if not giving the young man a chance to convey his thoughts first. "Did you know that the rash decision you just made could destroy yourself? Or maybe it could even destroy us all?" he exclaimed without thinking.

Raphael's hands were clenched into fists. His shoulders rose and fell as he held back