Chapter 1628 Insolence
âThe crown will eventually be yours, Aaron.â Dylan studied his son for a while before divulging the
matter between him and Nancy. âWhat do you think?â he asked at the end, observing Aaron as he did
so. âWill you take my side or your grandmotherâs?â
Having assumed that his father had found out that he was taking his grandmotherâs side, Aaron was
surprised to find out his father telling him instead of the power struggle between him and his
grandmother before asking him whose side he took.
I might have remained neutral before, seeing as I would be next in line for the throne regardless of who
it is who wins. Now, howeverâ¦
He returned Dylanâs gaze with a frown. âDo I have to choose between you and Grandma?â
Dylan gazed at his only son and shook his head. âYou can remain neutral. It wouldnât affect our
relationship no matter whose side you choose.â
His main reason for contesting power against his mother had been to amend the laws and reconcile
with Arielle. Currently, however, he also intended for his only son to inherit the throne.
Dylan did not want to name Arielle his heir because she had her own family and was unwilling to
remain in Turlen. The throne shouldnât be an encumbrance to her. As a girl, she should be loved and
spoiled.
Aaron was amused by his fatherâs proclamation.
âI am your son. Of course, I would take your side.â He gazed at his father, hiding how he truly felt. âTell
me your plans. I will do my best to accommodate you.â
Aaronâs words pleased Dylan. Many things are already halfway done with my boy by my side. However,
the plan must not yet be revealed.
âI donât have any plans yet,â Dylan said as he looked at him. âIâll let you know once Iâve narrowed down
my options.â
He was reluctant to share his plans because he knew his motherâs capacity for scheming very well. It
would be easy for her to trick Aaron into spilling the beans. She has been fond of Aaron since his birth,
and it would be dangerous if he let something slip.
Aaron narrowed his eyes at his fatherâs response. He must be unwilling to tell me to prevent me from
blabbing. He would be more willing to speak if Arielle was the one standing before him, wouldnât he?
Aaron felt awful at that thought. He did not care about any of those; what stung the most was how his
father and sister lied to him. Though they knew how hard Arielleâs death had hit him, they ganged up to
maintain the deception toward him.
They find me that despicable and untrustworthy, donât they? Very well.
âLet me know when you have decided,â Aaron said. âPerhaps we can even brainstorm together.â
Dylan was content with his sonâs reaction.
âI will keep it under advisement. Leave me, my son.â At the dismissal, Aaron bowed before turning to
leave and ran into Morrison, Dylanâs right-hand man, as soon as he stepped out the door. Morrison
sank into a low bow when he saw Aaron, who nodded before proceeding forward.
Morrison glanced at him before entering Dylanâs study.
Aaron turned a corner before stopping and looking back toward the study with narrowed eyes. He then
crept over.
At that moment, the study was so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping would be deafening.
Suddenly, Dylanâs angry voice exploded forth. âInsolence! How dare they!â