"If you won't accept Malinda, then I have no choice but to flee."

His face changed drastically and he chuckled but his eyes were cold. "Then I have no choice either." The way he sounded made me scared and I braced myself for what comes next. "Guards!"

I heard loud footsteps drawing closer and I looked up at the open door and my eyes were dilated as I saw tons of guards stepping inside. I looked at my father, shocked. When did this many guards arrive?

It was strange since the only guard in this mansion was the one that always leaves home with my father. Has he prepared this...