nt. Caleb's dad, Daniel, raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Tell me, my queen," he replied, his voice low and playful. Regina's smile grew wider. "They were simply romancing each other," she said, her wo

a response, Daniel continued, his words dripping with disdain. "Is this why you've been rejecting all the esteemed and affluent women from this city and even other cities?" he asked, his tone accusatory. "You're throwing away opportunities with women of stature and substance for...this?" Caleb's face reddened as he interjected, "Dad!" But Daniel would not be silenced. "Shut up!" Daniel thundered. "If you can't marry someone of similar status or standing to ours, then you're not worthy of marrying anyone. I would never approve of such a union," he declared, his anger palpable. Caleb's eyes welled up with tears as he pleaded, "I love her, and I won't leave her alone. Mom, talk to him." He appealed to Regina, hoping she would intervene and calm the situation. Regina placed a gentle hand on her husband's shoulder, attempting to soothe his temper. "Honey, please calm down," she urged. But Daniel would have none of it. "Don't tell me to calm down!" he bellowed. "I won't tolerate this nonsense. Leave this house immediately!" he ordered Piper, his voice echoing through the room. "I wouldn't dare let you be with my son. I'll have my secretary find you a suitable arrangement, but you'll never be part of this family." "Call his grandmother and sort things because he just can't marry her" Daniel said to Nancy as he stormed out of the room, leaving Piper stunned and Caleb distraught. The tension hung heavy in the air, and Piper looked at Caleb, unsure of what the future held. Caleb, determined to stand by Piper, seemed resolute in his decision to defy his parents' wishes. Caleb and his father, Daniel, had a strained relationship that went back to Caleb's childhood. Daniel had always tried to control Caleb's decisions, often resorting to punishment or scolding when Caleb didn't comply. However, Caleb had consistently shown a strong sense of independence, refusing to back down when he believed in something. As Caleb grew older and became more successful with his own company and career, Daniel found it increasingly difficult to exert control over him. The only person who