Ch 303: New Decisions - Part 1

Kyle sipped his tea, unbothered, as the tension between Nigel and the Duke thickened like a storm in the air.

His expression remained calm, distant even, as if the entire affair unfolding before him was none of his concern. 

The only sound in the room for a moment was the faint clink of porcelain when Kyle gently set his teacup back onto its saucer.

The Duke and Nigel both turned toward him instinctively, startled by the subtle shift in energy.

Kyle met their gazes without emotion. 

"I don't mind giving up the heir position. I have far more important things to focus on."

He said evenly. 

The Duke's brows furrowed slightly, not at the words, but at the certainty with which Kyle said them.

"That said…I want to know what I gain from this trade."

Kyle continued, resting his hands lightly on the armrests of his chair, 

Silence.