JACE’S POV
“I know,” he replied. “But she doesn’t belong to you, Jace.”
I clenched my fists. “She’s my fiancée.”
“Publicly, yes. But in reality? You tossed her aside the second Mum decided Isabella was more useful.”
Sophia stood up. “I’ll give you two some privacy,” she said and walked out, giving Silas a smile over her shoulder.
I didn’t like that.
“Back off. She’s still my choice,” I said.
Silas stood up slowly. “Then act like it. Or get out of the way.”
“I know why you’re here,” I said. “But you can use any other woman to get the position. Just not mine.”
Silas tilted his head slightly. “You say that like she’s a pawn. Like we’re trading women for power.”
“That’s not what I meant.”
“It’s exactly what you meant,” he replied. “And that’s why she’ll leave you.”
I stepped forw
