Ian was silent, not because he did not know what to say, but because he was trying to figure out what Pippa was up to with her sudden wish to instate Brea as the new royal arbitrator.
Ian was not stupid, there were some things that do not go on well on the day of his wedding to Angelica. The one in charge was Pippa, which meant she was to be the one to answer for all the confusion, all the chaos and all the things that did not go as planned.
However, considering all Pippa was going through, all that was on ground, and the more definitely important things. His father did not query her, and he decided to leave her be as well. It was not her fault, she had never once not gotten what she desired, now would be the time for her to learn that life was unfair for some.
"Say something, Ian. Stop being quiet," she said.
Ian looked at her and sighed. "Firstly, he is Duke Dariel now. He is my father-in-law and will be respected as such.".
