It seemed a short stand-off between Arden and his father, before the elder spoke again. "Arden. You need to do this. It's important. Stop causing a scene." Arden pulled his hand back violently, glowering at him. "I already made it clear that I want to marry for love," he hissed.
His father glanced at Kitty, before back at Arden. "You have that pet to lo-" he didn't get any further, interrupted by Arden who gave him a solid backhand to the face. "Don't you dare suggest that about her," he hissed slowly.
Due to the surprise, he dropped to the ground, looking up at Arden, his face contorting into a scowl. "You're no son of mine," he growled.
"Gladly," Arden immediately retorted, grabbing Kitty's wrist and making his way out again, immediately heading for the carriage.