On the threshold of the house of Duke Cassius stood a stout man with blond hair, who, despite his peaceful nature, was now burning with anger.
When Raymond Cassius saw him, he didn't know what to say at first. This meeting was clearly not what he expected when he opened the door.
Behind the visitor was a snow-white carriage with the family emerald coat of arms of the Ashford family. Therefore, it was not difficult to guess its origin. This was the first archduke of the empire who rushed here immediately after the news about his daughter.
Despite the fact that Henry Ashford did not have the same good physical shape and was shorter than him by a head, Raymond still felt awkward when he collided with his gaze.
— Where is my daughter? The man repeated indignantly.
Duke Cassius cleared his throat.
«Archduke, you have arrived unannounced. I'm sorry for not being too welcoming…
