Chapter 378

He paused for a second, then added, “My mom’s British. She’s into that whole aristocratic vibe—high-society debutantes and all that. Honestly, I think what she really cares about is the girl’s family background.” Even though Cassandra already expected it, hearing it straight from him still made her heart sink a little. “Yeah, I mean, most wealthy families care about marrying someone from a similar background. Makes sense.” She gave a small nod, trying to sound casual, but her voice had a faint bitterness to it. “But the thing is, G&K doesn't need some marriage alliance to stay on top. And I'm the one getting married, not my mom. The woman I settle down with for the rest of my life? That’s my decision. I’ll never let my mom dictate who I marry. So you don’t need to worry about that, sweetheart.” Damien glanced at her slightly downcast expression, the corners of his mouth lifting almost instantly. “Who said I’m worried?” Cassandra’s face flushed. She quickly looked away, her tone firm. “