Chapter 550

Vincent had never gotten along with his father. Ever since discovering that his mother's illness was his father's doing, his attitude had shifted entirely to cold indifference. He barely even acknowledged Mars, let alone showed him any respect. But Vincent was Mars' only son—the heir to the Harris family fortune—and the child of the only woman Mars had ever truly loved. That alone meant Mars indulged him tirelessly, no matter the messes or chaos Vincent caused. Mars would always clean it up. Except when it came to his marriage plans. Eliza wasn’t just the daughter of an allied family; she’d waited five years for Vincent. In Elaris, her options for a suitable husband were limited—there was no chance she’d marry anyone else. Vincent, as a man, had to face his responsibility. And so Mars resorted to Vincent’s weakest spot, threatening him with it. He knew this might drive his son to hate him even more, possibly forever. Still, there was no room to back down. “You heard me, Vincent. I’m no