546 A seat at the table (1)

"Against my better judgment, I let you and my father inside so you could give your apologies and all your games would be over with. It is irritating that I was the one to let you inside. I should get angry with Alfred for meeting with the two of you. I will deal with him later. What did you say to Alessandra?" Edgar asked, stopping in the middle of the room.

"I said nothing wrong for her to leave so abruptly. When were the two of you going to tell me about mines? Why did it have to be Alfred to tell me about them instead of either one of you?" Rose asked, frustrated that Edgar did not come to her.

"This is what is needed to show that she is worthy of the Collins last name. We marry into wealth and don't let just anyone join our family. I want you to be happy, but your marriage has left you to constantly fix her mess. I like Alessandra, but I love you for you are a Collins and my dear-"