Chapter 460

Alexander's voice was deceptively calm as he delivered his ultimatum.

Nathan had never expected Alexander to be so fiercely devoted to Evelyn—so much so that even his most lenient suggestion for her was unacceptable. Worse, he was willing to defy his own father for her sake.

Whispers claimed Evelyn was expecting.

Yet Alexander remained unshaken by the rumors.

"Fine."

Nathan sighed in resignation. "I'm too old to meddle in your affairs. But remember—no matter how much you despise Ethan, don’t harm him. We’re still family. They’ve already lost their child. Don’t push them too far."

His words carried the weight of experience. In a family like theirs, no one was weak. Provoking them too much would only ignite an all-out war.

Alexander’s jaw tightened. "As long as Ethan knows his place. As his uncle, I’ll be happy to teach him some manners."

The conversation ended, and Alexander retreated to his room, shutting the door with deliberate control.

Evelyn sat on the bed, scrolling through news updates when the door—