CHAPTER 45:A WHITE LIE

CHAPTER 44

AXEL

As I walked to my father's office, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. What would he say? Would he confirm Victoria's words?

I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Father, can I talk to you?"

"Come in, Axel," he replied.

I entered the office, trying to composed myself. "Father, I need to ask you something."

He looked up from his papers. "What is it, son?"

I took a deep breath. "Is it true? Are you planning an arranged marriage for me?"

My father's expression didn't change. "Where did you hear that?"

"Victoria told me," I replied. "She said she overheard you talking about it."

My father sighed. "Axel, I…

I felt a surge of confusion and anger. "Why would you plan a marriage for me without……