Chapter 127

Damon's POV

I was taken aback when I saw my father enter the room accompanied by a lawyer. The tension in the air grew palpable as my father's intentions became clear. I couldn't believe he had gone to such lengths, bringing in legal representation without even consulting me.

"What's going on, Father?" I asked, my voice tinged with a mix of surprise and concern. "Why do we need a lawyer?"

My father's gaze hardened as he responded, his tone firm and resolute. "Damon, we need to protect our interests," he replied, his voice laced with an unwavering determination. "Elysia may say she doesn't need it, but we cannot afford to leave anything to chance."

My heart sank as I looked at Elysia, who stood there with a pained expression on her face. I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and frustration welling up within me. "Elysia," I pleaded, my voice filled with a mix of desperation and disappointment, "we don't need this. We can handle this situation without lawye