Chapter 19

In the quietness of the night, Nathaniel found himself lost in thought. He sat on his bed, his mind racing with the challenge that had been laid before him by his father. The need to get his fortune without having an emotional entanglements with Olivia.

Nathaniel was well aware of his father's intentions. Robert Blackwood had always been a calculated businessman, and his actions were rarely without a strategic motive. The revelation about Nathaniel's inheritance had been a calculated move, meant to test his son's resolve and ability to navigate the complexities of their family dynamics.

As Nathaniel pondered on the situation, he concluded that he needed to approach this delicate matter with care and diplomacy. His father was not one to be toiled with, and Nathaniel couldn't afford to jeopardize his own financial independence or the fragile balance of his contract marriage with Olivia.

Firstly, Nathaniel thought of engaging in a private conversation with his father, away from prying ey