Chapter 239 Worlds Apart

• The old man’s cane struck the floor again, louder this time, the sound echoing like thunder across the room. His face was red with fury, his eyes sharp as blades.
• “Charles!” His voice roared, shaking the silence. “Do you dare defy me? Do you dare throw away your bloodline, your legacy, your brother, for this girl?” His words dripped with contempt, each syllable heavy with authority.
• But Charles did not flinch. His hand remained locked with Emily’s, his grip firm, his gaze unwavering.