Sif slammed her teacup on the table as her face contorted in rage. "It doesn't matter what you say— you'll marry Titus one way or another!"

However, Vicky stood her ground and showed no signs of backing down. "I can play along with any other arrangements, but my marriage is my own business. I won't give in."

"Hah!" Sif laughed despite herself. "Do you have any idea what's going on here, Vicky?! It's your immense fortune that my brother is interested in you! No, neither you nor your family get to have a say —it's my family that does, you hear?!"

Even Susan's face fell at Sif's commanding tone. Sif was not here to discuss anything—she had come to enforce the Lionhearts' authority!

and ask your brother," Vicky retorted coolly. "If he actually

at Vicky as she snapped. "What our family wants, we get! It doesn't matter if you agree to it or what my brother says—this engagement will continue as scheduled, because I

Vicky laughing despite herself—there were just no words to describe Sif at

she would not sacrifice her lifetime's happiness

the one to decide

to threaten her. "If you annul the

wheeled on Walter, calling him by name and pointing at his face as she snapped. "Have you forgotten the agreement between our families to work together to fight against the South Sea Crow?! Your family's strength and influence wanes with each generation, so I will give it to you straight—do what you must, or my family has no reason to protect you anymore! Hell, we might work with the South

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