Chapter 662 The Flauters Made Their Move

• Edward closed the wooden box and stood up, facing Alessa with resolution. "I’m a father first, then the patriarch. If I can’t even protect my daughter, I don’t deserve to lead this family."
• He turned to leave, but just as he reached the door, he paused and looked back at the elder. "I hope you never speak a word of this to anyone."
• With that, Edward left. The meeting ended in quiet hostility, with neither side finding any common ground.