Chapter 36: Powerful Allies

The sudden roaring in his ears made him think he hadn't heard Robert correctly.

He obviously misheard, that was the only explanation for what he'd heard.

“Jason?” Anna called out.

“Um yeah, sorry. I'm just… I thought you said you'd found a wife for me but clearly there is something wrong with my hearing.” Jason said, laughing.

“Jason, this isn't a joke.” Robert said seriously, his white face straightened with a little censure at Jason.

Jason nodded his head “What do you mean you've found a wife for me. I didn't tell you I was searching for one.”

He snapped.

“I've arranged a marriage between you and the daughter of a friend of mine.” Robert went on ignoring Jason.

“But why would you do that?” Jason all but screamed.

“Jason! Control yourself.” Anna chided him.

“I'm twenty three years old. I don't want to get married.”

“You won't get married now. You'll marry when you're ready to take over.” Robert said, steepling his fingers together in front of him.

Jason dropped his cutlery with a