The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 373

Chapter 373

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“It’s not a question. I kept my voice level, factual. I’m informing you, not asking permission.”

*Then let me inform you of something. She moved closer, voice dropping to that dangerous register

er that meant she was truly angry. As

long as I’m breathing, as long as I have a say in this family, that woman will never be a Kane. Do you understand me? Never.”

I met her gaze steadily. “Then I suggest you make peace with losing your son. Because I’m marrying her, with or without your blessing.”

Her face went pale, then flushed with anger. “Have you lost your mind? Her father is out on bail for murder, Devon. Her family name is synonymous with scandal. The business is hemorrhaging money. She has nothing to offer this family except embarrassment and

“She has everything I want.”

The simple statement stopped her cold.

“Everything yo

you” She shook her head sharply. ‘Devon, you’re thinking with the wrong part of your anatomy. This infatuation will pass. It always does. But marriage? That’s permanent. That’s binding our family to the Harpers‘ sinking ship, and I won’t allow-”

“You won’t allow?” I stood, my six–foot–three frame towering over her. “Mother, I stopped asking your permission when I took over Kane

Tech. This is my decision. My life. My choice.”

“Your choice?” Her voice rose. “What about your responsibilities? The merger your father negotiated with Stevens Industries? The board members expecting this alliance? You’re willing to throw all of that away for some=”

“Careful.” The single word came out cold enough to frost the air between us. “Very careful how you finish that sentence.”

She pressed her lips together, visibly struggling for control. When she spoke again, her voice was measured, reasonable–the tone she used

when deploying her most effective manipulations.

“Devon, please. Just listen for one moment.” She sat on the bench, patting the space beside her in a gesture of maternal concern that hadn’t worked on me since I was eight. “I know you think I’m being cruel, but I’m trying to protect you. This girl–she’s not one of us. She

doesn’t understand our world, our obligations.”

“Thank God for that.”

“Marriage to her will destroy everything you’ve worked for, she continued as if I hadn’t spoken. “The board already questions some of your… unconventional decisions. If you bring a Harper into this family, especially now with Willians Harper’s trial pending—”

“The board works for me, not the other way around.”

“The board can vote you out!” Her composure finally cracked. “Do you think your father’s old allies won t jump at the chance if you give them ammunition? And this–marrying Aria Harper right now–would be handing them a loaded gun!”

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I pulled out my phone, already texting instructions to my legal team. Then let them try. I’ve been cleaning house at Kane Tech for two years. By the time they organize a vote, Till own enough shares to make their opinions irrelevant.”

“Devon-”

arrange it, city hall if not. You’re welcome to attend if you

‘The wedding is next Saturday, I interrupted. “St. Patrick’s Cathedral if we can arra

can manage basic civility. Otherwise, stay home.“

My mother stood, her face a mask of cold fury I recognized all too well. “If you do this, you’re choosing that woman over your family. Over

everything we’ve built. Over–t

“Over a dynasty built on manipulation and cruelty? I met her glare steadily. “Yes, Mother. I am. Gladly.”

She recoiled as if I’d slapped her. “How dare you-

“How dare I what? Tell the truth?” I moved toward the garden path. “I’m done playing by your rules. Done sacrificing my life for family appearances. Done pretending that blood relation means anything when there’s no love behind it.”

“Love?” She spat the word like poison. “You think love matters in our world? Devon, grow up. Love is a fairy tale for people who can t

afford reality. Marriage is a business arrangement, nothing more.”

“Maybe yours was. The words came out quieter than I intended. “But mine won’t be.”

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