The Valier Family's Desperate Bargain
Cedric's gaze slowly shifted toward Simon.
His expression became complicated.
'What kind of monster have you provoked?'
For the first time, Cedric looked at his son without seeing the spoiled heir of the Valier family.
He saw only a frightened young man crying helplessly on the ground.
Simon was even trembling so badly that he could barely keep himself upright.
Cedric's lips tightened.
Disappointment settled heavily in his chest.
If Simon hadn't been his only son, Cedric sometimes wondered whether he would have abandoned him long ago.
He had protected Simon too much.
Perhaps that had been his greatest mistake.
Victor's voice pulled him back.
"So are more of you going to come?"
There was no patience left in Victor's tone.
Cedric felt the pressure on him lighten slightly.
It wasn't enough for him to stand, but it was enough for him to breathe properly and answer.
"Why are you asking?"
Victor tilted his head.
