He had told the head of the family that if this woman could prove herself by learning the business, only then would he consider taking her as his wife.
Otherwise, he would refuse to marry anyone—Thalia included.
It was a strategic, cold-blooded ultimatum, placing immense pressure on the household. This forced the head butler and other key members to act strictly and ensure Thalia was trained, even if it had to be done against her will.
So, for the family head—who desperately wanted a daughter-in-law to secure the lineage—he got one, but with heavy terms and conditions.
This, in turn, served another hidden goal for Cruxius: to force Thalia into taking an active interest in the family affairs and learning everything the hard way.
A perfect plan to kill two birds with one stone.
