All a plan

 The door creaked open, and Cedric's eyes darted around the study that was dimly lit with candle holders and filled with books. He could hear voices coming from inside the study it was Kaiden and Lucian. 

 They were so engrossed in their conversations that they didn't hear Cedric come in. "What you did was dangerous? What if Abrielle had gotten injured?" He heard Kaiden snap at Lucian who didn't sound repentant. 

 "One way or the other, the plan worked; they have no choice but to export to us, and Lady Marinette's daughter Ophelia will be able to secure a diplomatic marriage with Galvia," Lucian argued. Everything was planned, and Callista was just a pawn in Kaiden's hand. 

 "Cedric almost lost it because of that stunt." Kaiden clicked his tongue in displeasure. He was still shaken by the murderous intent Cedric's aura had. It was hard to believe that he was his son and yet there was such a large gap.