Mia's voice turned serious. "Initially, I shared your perspective. However, Ms. Maynard's behavior at the kindergarten was anything but casual. "If she's intent on escalating tensions with the Lane family, then so be it. I refuse to keep a potential threat near my children. That settles it." With that definitive statement, Mia abruptly ended the call.

She had no intention of giving Raymond any satisfaction.

By the time Dominic intervened, there would be no room for negotiation. Mia knew her brothers cared deeply for her children and wouldn't tolerate any form of mistreatment. After hanging up, Raymond stormed back home, his anger evident. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Upon seeing Raymond return, Luna quickly nudged Asher. "Dad, look at what they've done to Asher. The Lane family has gone too far. You must stand up for him," she urged. Raymond's hand swiftly met Luna's cheek with a hard slap. "Luna, look at the chaos you've caused. What nonsense have you been spreading?"

Stunned by the slap, Luna stammered, "B-but Dad, I haven't said a word."

"You haven't said a word? Haven't you been using my name to wield influence and intimidate others? Now, Asher is being forced to switch schools because of your behavior." "What? How could Asher possibly be forced to switch schools? He wasn't the one who started the fight," Luna protested.

Struggling to comprehend the situation, she added, "But Dad, you're the mayor."

"Enough!" Raymond interjected sharply. "You have no sense of decency. All you ever talk about is my position as mayor.

were to spread, do you understand the repercussions it could have for me?" After regaining

you beginning to catch

it be that

response. "Afraid of the Lane family? Not me. It's just not the right time to confront them directly. Anyway, you should begin making arrangements to enroll Asher

kindergarten."

her frustration, she remained silent in the face of Raymond's anger, simply nodding in acknowledgment. "Dad, what

it be held at Aide Castle

hotel being Mia's property, if Asher's celebration were to take place there, Alison wouldn't be able to use the venue, and someone would need to assert their authority by then. Raymond nodded in response. "Certainly, the event must be held

appeared she had secured a victory for

only restrain herself, cautiously testing the waters. "Dad, what if we consider partnering with Yellow

Your sole responsibility is to look after Asher," Raymond retorted sharply before

didn't take long before

wind of

a disdainful

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