Damien Valerius glanced at Jameson Valerius before smiling at Timothy Sterling. "Mr. Sterling, marrying Aurora is a personal matter for me. It has nothing to do with the Valerius Clan. The only approval I am seeking is yours."
Of course, Timothy Sterling was free to disagree, but that would do nothing to sway Damien Valerius's determination to marry Aurora. He simply hoped to receive the blessing of both sets of parents. He didn't mind for his own sake, but he didn't want Aurora to feel slighted.
But clearly, he had made a mistake. He had overestimated his father.
Timothy Sterling was taken aback by Damien Valerius's words. He hadn't expected him to speak like that. It was a direct slap in the face to Jameson Valerius; or rather, it showed he'd paid no mind to his father's words whatsoever.
Jameson Valerius's expression instantly turned cold. He glared at Damien Valerius. "What is the meaning of this!"
