Seeing Jared Hughes's poor complexion, Sir Hughes thought that Jared was also angry with Betsy Russell. He began, "You've heard what Slevin Russell said to the media, haven't you? If I'm not mistaken, the wedding last night was a trap set by the Russell family, meant to make our Hughes family lose face!"
Sir Hughes picked up his teacup, took a sip of water, and then put it back. He said, "Jared, I know you like Betsy, but now you have to put personal feelings aside."
Jared slightly looked up as Sir Hughes spoke.
"Betsy's actions have already damaged our Hughes family's reputation. I won't tolerate this. I called you here to ask how you plan to deal with the Russell family?" Sir Hughes looked unwaveringly at Jared.
Jared sat down on the sofa and looked at Sir Hughes, nodding in agreement, "Those who do wrong should indeed be punished."
