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.

where I am today? If your words were to spread, do you understand the repercussions

to

it be that

dismissively in response. "Afraid of the Lane family? Not me. It's just not the right time to confront them directly. Anyway,

kindergarten."

the face of Raymond's anger, simply

be held at Aide

venue, and someone would need to assert their authority by then. Raymond nodded in response. "Certainly, the event must

It appeared she had secured a

for the time being, Luna could only restrain herself, cautiously testing the waters. "Dad, what if we consider partnering with Yellow

input on these matters. Your sole responsibility is to look

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a disdainful snort,

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