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**Jace Pov**

I didn't like the expression on Eliana's face. She looked hurt and dejected. This is not my plan. I wanted to do this myself without her figuring out any of these on her own.

From the look of things, she has started putting two and two together. I don't want to see her hurt.

Before I damage any of my remaining chances, I wanted to tell her everything there and then. But then I sighted my father standing with a disgusted look on his face. Before he made things worse for me, I quickly went to him.

I want to know why he is here.

Was he invited?

"So this is what you were up to when you stood me up for an important meeting!?"

The nature of our relationship is tiring. Nothing nice when talking to me.

"What are you doing here Dad?" I held the bridge of my nose.

"Is that her?. Eliana Parker" I am not surprised. He must have done his necessary research and figured where I have been and with whom.

"Dad. Can we please not do this here!?"

"What do you see in her?" He will not st