Chapter 294

"What kind of talk is that?" Alaric snapped. "The Swanwick family is well-connected. If Edward really ends up with their daughter, that'd benefit our family." "Not happening. Edward already has a girlfriend," Robert shot him down immediately. Alaric scoffed. "It's just a fling. I've heard about her—she's just a seamstress and an ordinary woman from a regular family. "What's the point of being with someone like that? Are you seriously considering letting a seamstress become the future daughter-in-law of our family? Have you thought about what that would do to our reputation? It'll be embarrassing." Barbara frowned but held her tongue. Robert's voice turned cold. "Alaric, tell me—haven't I done enough for this family?" Alaric was stunned. "I never said you haven't. I just meant that Edward—" Robert interrupted, "If you know I've done more than my share, then what about your family? Your wife, your son, your daughter—they've caused me nothing but trouble over the years, and I've a