CH146 Exerting Command
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Alex subtly manipulated his mental presence and bloodline auras, shaping them into something hollow—an echo of the emptiness Laura would likely feel in the aftermath of the scenario he'd painted.
It wasn't about proving a point anymore. It was about making her feel the loss.
Let her grieve it—before it even happened.
He gave her a few moments to soak in the sensation... before pulling back completely.
"Then you have option two."
His aura faded. His mental presence receded, leaving only his voice.
"Serve your role well in your capacity as my adjutant."
His tone was calm, yet weighty.
"In this option, you'll need to try—really try—to accept that your father died a worthy knight that he was. With dignity. With honour. Put down your anger and accept your grief, so you can see the opportunity before you.
"Because in a family like ours, where power is the only law, those who make the rules are the only ones who can break them without consequence.
