Xavier could only sigh at this point
There was no point arguing with him once he became like this. His father was blinded by his pride as a duke, as usual.
To Cain, backing down wasn't simply a practical decision.
It was an admission of defeat, and the man simply didn't know how to take a loss.
Xavier glanced toward Liora.
She remained silent, her expression impossible to read.
Honestly... Xavier sighed inwardly. It would be better for Father to give up.
There was simply no convincing him when he got like this.
And now that Elion had the backing of the Vampire Kingdom, forcing the matter would only make things worse.
But Cain Dawncrest had never been particularly good at accepting that he had lost control of a situation.
If anything...
He seemed determined to prove that he hadn't.
Xavier decided to address another matter.
"I'm assuming Liora won't be returning to the academy with me, then?"
He glanced toward her.
