Chapter 133 A Crush

Theodore sensed someone staring at him and looked up. He met Alexander's gaze as the latter watched from the staircase. Alexander greeted him respectfully, "Uncle Theo." Amelia looked up in displeasure when she heard his voice. She glared at him and snapped, "Did I say you could come out of your room? Don't think you can defy me just because you have Theodore to back you up. I'll let you call off the engagement because Theodore has spoken up for you, but you'll need my approval if you want to marry anyone else in the future." Theodore said calmly, "Come to the study with me, Alexander." Then, he headed to the study on the first floor. Amelia shot Alexander a look to tell him to be quick on his feet, but he didn't show much of a reaction. It was hard to tell whether he even got her meaning. It was only until the study door swung shut that Laura Bronson, a maid who had served Amelia for years, stepped forward to speak to her in a low voice. "Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. Theodore wouldn't do