Chapter 378

The moment those words left Damien's mouth, the atmosphere in the room grew unbearably strained. This wasn't the first time he had said something like this—and he meant every word. Selene drew a deep breath and set down her utensils. "Get out. Don't come looking for me again. The Jensen family's been calling me lately, and I won't let this escalate." Every time they met, she asked him not to make a scene. Yet Damien had never once listened. Rising abruptly, he grabbed the tablecloth and yanked it hard, sending the carefully prepared dishes crashing to the floor. It turned the room into chaos, with spilled food and shattered porcelain. His gaze cut to Vincent, and suddenly, he smirked. "Selene and I grew up together. Whatever reason you two are together, it doesn't matter. You're not marrying her as long as I'm breathing. Professor Calloway, you're still young. Go find someone else." Ever composed behind his glasses, Vincent simply tightened his grip on Selene's hand. His stance