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    “William crossed the line,” Norene pressed on. “Nina went to him with a marriage proposal, showing him kindness, offering the Briggs family an honor—and what did he do? He rejected her, humiliated her, and even said she’s not worth Ste’s shadow! He actually told her love can’t be forced. Isn’t that a p in the Carter family’s face?”


    Karson’s lips tightened. He pieced everything together.


    Marriage wasn’t something that could be forced. William wasn’t wrong about that.


    But Norene didn’t stop. “Nina’s been crying nonstop, locking herself in her room, refusing to eat. You’ve got to stand up for her! Ste’s behind this, I’m sure of it—”


    “Enough!” Karson’s palm mmed against the desk with a sharp crack. His eyes burned with fury as he red at her.


    “Stand up for what? William doesn’t want Nina—that’s his choice. As her mother, you should be talking sense into her, not barging in here, stirring trouble, and ming Ste! And who gave you the right to go behind my back and propose marriage to the Briggs family? Do you have any idea how much disgrace that brings to the Carters?”


    Karson had always doted on Nina—even though she was not his biological granddaughter, she was still Carter blood.


    But he knew Nina’s spoiled, arrogant nature. She was pampered and haughty, and it was no wonder William turned her down.


    And now Norene dared to badmouth Ste in front of him?


    “Nina is the way she is because you spoiled her rotten.” Karson’s voice thundered. “She thinks she can have anything she sets her eyes on. But William isn’t some prize on a shelf—he’s a man with his own choices. If he loves Ste, that’s his business. What right do you or Nina have to interfere?”


    His anger grew sharper with every word. “And ming Ste? That’s nothing but jealousy. Nina has been targeting her again and again, and I’ve kept quiet. But hear me now—Ste is my true granddaughter, the rightful heiress of this family. Don’t you dare smear her name in front of me!”


    Karson’s hand clenched the desk as his voice boomed. “Tell Nina to stop with her schemes and focus on something worthwhile. If she keeps stirring up drama over some crush, don’t expect me to protect her again. Now get out!”


    Norene stumbled out of Karson’s study, pale and shaken. His sharp tongueshing still rang in her ears.


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    Never had she seen Karson so furious—nor imagined he would defend Ste so fiercely.


    Her chest burned with resentment, but she didn’t dare say another word. Head bowed, she slunk away in defeat.


    Inside the study, Karson’s anger lingered. His breath came heavy, his chest rising and falling as he tried to calm himself.


    Sensing his master’s mood, the butler quickly poured a cup of coffee and ced it in front of him. “Sir, please don’t let it upset you too much. Mind your health.”


    Karson epted the cup, sipping slowly as his heartbeat steadied.


    Though most of Norene’s rant had been baseless nonsense, one thing she’d said stuck with him.


    William had t-out rejected Nina, dering that she wasn’t worth Ste’s shadow and that love couldn’t be forced.


    That meant William’s feelings for Ste ran far deeper—and more genuine—than Karson had realized.<fn7d6e> Read full story at Find_Novel(.</fn7d6e>


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