One ninety eight: A proper discussion

Ivan was left feeling confused after his wife mentioned his own issue and what the general public might think.

She was right in every way and Alfred had warned him before that the slightest mistake from him could cause everything that his ascendants had built to crumble like it was nothing but dust from the start.

He let out a sigh. Turning to face his wife, he took her hands in his and forced a smile to his face. “Jane, Darling, I want you to know that only what you feel about this is important. The public can say whatever they want about me, I don't care, this is my personal life and I will live it how I see fit.

“But only if you want to do this will I make the move. Don't think about me and how it would affect me in any way, just think about yourself and if it's what you want, I'll do it without thinking twice about it.”

“But Ivan–”

“You're my wife, not them. I'm talking about adopting a kid here and not opening up a new business or trying to get a partnership with another comp