A Ruling Passion: Mr Tremont's Priceless Little Bride novel Chapter 268

Eric’s father brandished his walking stick forcefully. “Are you giving me parenting advice? Eric, you shouldn’t bring your disreputable friends into the company. You won’t be able to manage it that way. I’ve made my decision. I’ll give you a week to hand Glide Designs over to your second brother!”

Eric balled his hands into fists. “On what grounds?”

“Because I am your father! Whatever I say, goes. Do as I say. If you’re not happy, you can leave the Nathaniel family home!” Mr. Nathaniel was extremely enraged, his wizened face was completely red from anger.

Arianne was suddenly reminded of Helen. While Helen was not openly hostile, she had chosen Jean and Aery and abandoned her. Aery enjoyed everything that she did not have. She hated parents like these. Her heart burned with rage as she said, “Mr. Nathaniel, are you saying that my husband, Mark Tremont, is a disreputable friend? The Nathaniel family certainly has high standards. Us Tremonts are certainly unworthy of you. Even your own son is unworthy of you. I won’t meddle in your family affairs. You’re right, it has nothing to do with me. I hope you don’t regret this!”

Arianne was certain no one in the capital would dare claim to have a higher social status than Mark. The Nathaniel family might enjoy wealth and high status, but their influence was not wider than Mark’s. This was the first time she had ever heard anyone call Mark a disreputable friend.