Ch. 63 It Was Tough To Keep His Hand

A few moments earlier…

"Sir, Mister Old Black is expecting you to be in his office."

Declan had just arrived at his parents' house when his father's assistant, who had been working at his father's side, approached him.

"I understand."

Declan instantly marched up to the second floor, where his father's reading room was located. After knocking on the door and getting permission, Declan went inside and neared his father's desk, who was currently seriously reading a document.

"I heard you're looking for me?"

"Ah, you have arrived. It seems that your mother was fond of the young lady of the Zouch family. Your mother urged me to tie you into marriage immediately. What do you think about this?"

"What do I think?"