"But-"
"I will go on my own," Aaron coldly said.
"Then please, the vault is important for the family's history. Please, leave it intact. I don't know what causes this but I beg you. If your family has something with our ancestors, please leave the rest intact."
Every noble family prioritizes the history of their family. Because the longer the history is the deeper their roots are in a kingdom.
"I might destroy the portrait," Aaron did not hide what he might do.
Derek swallowed hard, "I… understand."
"But I need the documents of your lineage," Aaron added.
With great difficulty, Derek agreed.
The fact that he is their ancestor won't change as long as they are alive. But the rest of what was inside is important for their family's legacy. At the same time, he had been looking at the portrait for so long that he could have someone redraw it once Aaron left.
