Chương 142: Actions Will Speak Louder Than Words

Barbatos Academy…

Alexander was signing documents in his office, when a knock was heard on the door.

"Come in," Alexander said without even bothering to raise his head as he continued to sign the documents that were on top of his table.

"If you keep forcing Iris, you'll end up pushing her away and she will run somewhere far from you," Vera said as she walked towards her son who was busy with work. "You know who she loves and yet you still push other young men to become her fiance. Did you lose your heart after stepping into the Ranks of a Saint?"

"Love won't keep her safe when the sky falls down above her head," Alexander replied. "What she needs is someone that can take care of her, and not a good looking Half-Elf who faints at the first sign of danger."