Carnivorous Plant
Lucien was flabbergasted by his father's statement. He was indeed annoyed at them and hoped they would separate at some point, but he never thought that way.
'Is this how they see me?' he thought, feeling an unexpected sting of betrayal.
"Dad, I might be a jerk sometimes, but I never thought that way! I know our principles differ, and I might act like an asshole occasionally, but don't you dare to accuse me when I tried so hard to make everything works!" Lucien's voice rose, matching his father's intensity.
Cassius scoffed. "Really? You always think highly of yourself, Lucien. You might not realize it, but the way you act shows you see not only your family but everyone as beneath you."
"I wonder where you got that from? I never raised my child to be an arrogant prick," Cassius added, his tone biting.
Lucien's face contorted with anger. His fists clenched as veins started to pop up from his temples.