"Then allow me to be equally honest, Marcelo." Sebastian replied.

"I do not give you my blessing or permission to marry into my family and sully the future of the Hellfire Club, of Shaw Industries." Sebastian looked over to Stephanie.

Though the literal words, while hostile, would not likely be taken as an outright threat to any people in the public who might have heard it, the context was clear. He was not known for an ability to graciously hear dissenting views from his. Especially not from people he considered to be his enemies, as Marcelo more and more clearly was showing himself to be.

"You will not be marrying my daughter."