[TYLER CLYDE POV]
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We were about to leave the crime scene when my assistant, Kurt, rushed toward me.
"Boss! Why did you suddenly propose to that woman?"
he asked, confused.
"You'll find out soon. Hurry up and take me to Dad."
Kurt immediately drove me to the Hidden Ground, where my good-for-nothing father was waiting.
Clenching my fists, I tried to suppress my rage as we approached him.
"Hahaha… My beloved son, why visit me only now?"
he greeted me mockingly, which only fueled my anger further.
He is the mastermind everything earlier were Christine almost hurt and now he's acting like it was nothing? That old man is truly heartless.
"You don't have to mess with innocent people around me anymore, old man. I've already found someone to marry. In fact, I'm filing our marriage papers tomorrow."
I said coldly, without a hint of emotion. He just laughed.
"A private marriage? That's awfully sudden, son. But you know very well you can't just marry anyone even if I was the one who gave the order."
I smirked as I responded.
"I know. Why? Don't tell me you're planning to test her too? Are you going to kidnap her, like you did with Christine? Scare her or try to buy her off?"
"Hahahaha… Clever boy. Just wait. Let's see how far this woman you claim to marry can really go."
"No problem. Do whatever you want."
I said for the last time before calling Kurt to head out.
Back inside the car, Kurt glanced at me, puzzled.
"Boss! Are you serious? What if that woman gets hurt too?"
"Then just find her replacement,"
I replied coldly.
"Why should I care? As long as I'm not yet sitting on the throne, I won't let anything bad happen to Christine."
"So you're willing to use anyone just to protect your true love? I pity her …"
Kurt muttered in disappointment. I shot him a glare.
"Just kidding, hehe…"
he said quickly, then continued driving.