Chapter 18. Best Man

"I'm planning to tell her right after our wedding, dad—"

"Marriage is sacred, son. Anastacia is part of our family now, especially you. You should include her in your decision-making," Donya Valentine said seriously, and I glanced at her. She offered me a small smile before averting her gaze, prompting me to look at Ares.

"Is there a problem, Ares?" I couldn't hold back my curiosity.

When he looked at me, his forehead was already furrowed, and he seemed apologetic. Before he could answer, Don Damien spoke again.

"My son and I have an agreement, Ana. I will be transferring all my assets, including the Aragon Group of Companies, once he marries someone. That agreement has been long overdue, and I didn't expect that he would keep it."

My shoulders slumped as I absorbed his words. I suddenly recalled the dispute between them and Ares' brother over the inheritance they would receive from the two elders. As far as I knew, Don Damien had planned to give Are