Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 796

A mind like that was a rarity. She needed to meet him.

"Set up a meeting with him for me. I want to speak with him," Louise ordered smoothly.

Vincent blinked, thoroughly confused. "Mom, why do you want to meet Hudson?"

"Just do as you're told. Stop asking questions."

"Yes, ma'am."

Vincent mumbled, knowing better than to push it.

Louise gave him a side-eye before adjusting her shawl. "Your father and I had a long talk. We've decided that you will be the one to inherit the Dukedom."

"What?! Why?!"

Vincent practically launched himself out of his seat. "Their family's aristocratic tradition dictates the eldest son takes the title! Why the hell are you changing the rules for me?"

"Your older brother is obsessed with music. He plans to dedicate his life to the arts. He is entirely unfit to manage an estate."

"I'm gay! I like men! I'm even more unfit!"

Louise let out a low, elegant laugh. The fine lines around her eyes only accentuated her striking beauty. "Drop the act, Vincent. You've been using that Hunter boy as a human shield for two years. What, is the lease on your fake relationship not up yet?"

"It's not a shield! I love him! We're getting married!"

Before the words fully left his mouth, Louise smacked the back of his head with flawless precision. "Still trying to pull this garbage? Vincent Chaloner-Howard, do not test my patience."

The slap instantly reset Vincent's brain.

He rubbed the back of his head, letting out a pathetic groan, and slumped quietly into his seat.

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