Chapter 63 - Sixty-three : The King And Queen (2/2)

Twinkly string lights decorated the walls painted a cream and light greys with soft texture and patterns giving the place a laid-back feel.

”Sit ” He ordered and gestured with his hand for me to take a seat.

I dragged out a chair producing a squeaking sound and sat opposite him, all smiles gone from my face.

My father gestured to the barista who served me a black eye coffee and though I literally salivated once the mouthwatering scent wafted into my nose but I couldn't , caffeine at the moment would only make the migraine worse - judging from the fact I had already consumed tons of that during the process of cleaning my father's mess today.

My father didn't react when I shifted the coffee to the side, the sight alone was tempting. He simply took a sip of his own coffee with a calm demeanor that was capable of fooling others, not me.

I knew he was warming up, preparing for a war only one of us must emerge victoriously.

”I don't know what you're thinking but I oppose whatever it is you're thinking ” He said straight away and dropped the porcelain teacup on its saucer creating a clinking sound.

His eyes tore away from the chinaware and focused on me, eyes boring into mine ” I can and would never accept that girl as your wife” He declared decisively

But I countered ” I wasn't asking for your opinion father, I'm the one doing the marrying, not you ” I stated firmly.

He made a contemptuous snort ” And who are you marrying? A wannabe actress? an illegitimate daughter you already removed from her family's registry? ”

I laughed, coldly amused. He indeed has been keeping a lot of tabs on me. It seems he has nothing better to do.

I lifted a mocking brow ” And who do you want me to marry? Tina? That scheming viper?” Suddenly my countenance changed and I vowed out loud ” That would be over my dead body ”

”That scheming viper is exactly what we need ” My father emphasized ”She has skills and is quite outstanding in her family business at such a young age. The both of you would make a perfect match not that simpleminded girl that has no clue about our family business! ”

Truth be told, the Old Man made a point.

Unlike Tina, Maya was too softhearted and wouldn't have the heart to come up with any scheme or underhanded tricks.

But that doesn't mean she's stupid. I've seen it in her eyes, her will and passion to stand when pushed to the wall.

”Maya is smart and perhaps when taught , she would be able to handle the family business well. Moreover, I'm already the king of my domain and only need a queen to rule alongside me not a queen to rule over me ”I spat with a viciousness that shocked my father ” I need a wife, not a partner ”

I watched him jerk up from his seat, banging his hand hard on the table ”Why don't you ever listen! ” his teeth gritted and seething in white hot anger ”I don't know what she has done to you but that girl would be the death of you ! ”

I stood up too saying ” I can't help but think dying by her hands sounds blissful”

Wagging a finger at me, he choked ” Y-you - ! ”

”Call me crazy but I don't care if she knows about our skeleton in the wardrobe or not! ” I roared ”Call me selfish cause I won't let go of her even if she finds out ” I declared with incredibly fierce red eyes.

”I won't let her ruin you! ”My father swore and I began to laugh in a long, cold, unpleasant way.

My expression suddenly darkened ” Thank your God father ! that I woke on the right side of the bed today cause the next time, you and Tina pull such shenanigans, I won't be courteous enough!” I warned and turned on my heels and strode away when I suddenly remembered something.

I turned to face my dad and added ” And If you cherish Tina that much, why don't you both get married, I won't hold back my blessings ”