This was a tactic in manipulation. However, what made this type of manipulation so vicious was the fact that everyone in the room knew what Damon was after, but at the same time they could not let him be.
A young man who had the potential to beat Ashcroft all by himself.
That was an asset both military and political.
However, at this point he was just an investment, which meant he was a liability. He came with too many risks and troubles. So young, yet so many enemies.
Annalise could see that, and she was sure both her husband and father-in-law could as well. From his calm and casual attitude, she knew Damon was well aware of what he was doing. The boy was reckless, that much was true, but he was also calculating.
'He knows how to weaponize his audacity.'
Cassian was a pragmatic uncle, however he was still an uncle. The Grand Duke was stern, or at least made a show of it, but he was a soft-hearted old lion.
Annalise let out a soft sigh.
