Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1269 Lucid Madness

Paul took a deep breath and sat across from Raymond.

"You ordered the interception of Nathan's shipment at the harbor. Do you realize who Nathan is working with? The Perez family!" Paul shouted.

Unlike Silver Bay City's prominent elite families, the Perez family operated in shadows. Their existence remained unknown to ordinary citizens, yet they commanded significant influence in black markets.

For decades, they had maintained their territory without overstepping boundaries, which allowed authorities to turn a blind eye-especially since the Perez family often handled matters too delicate for official channels.

Now Raymond had intercepted their largest shipment, entangling both the White family and the Perez family in his vendetta. By making enemies everywhere, he was leaving himself vulnerable. If these forces united against him, he would have nowhere to hide.

Paul suddenly understood Raymond's motivation: self-destruction, with the intent to drag all of Silver Bay City into madness with him.

"Raymond, the Perez family has already approached me. Our legitimate businesses have always maintained a careful distance from their operations. Don't do anything reckless. I can still mediate this situation-release their shipment before this becomes irreparable," Paul continued.

connections with high-ranking officials remained strong, with Donovan still in his position of power. Raymond's actions were putting Donovan in a difficult position, considering his

family had become increasingly unpredictable. Raymond

"I understand your resentment about Christopher taking Selena, but if you continue this path, you'll throw all of Silver Bay City

playing cards, which he slowly placed on the table. "And?"

as if someone had gripped his throat. He had assumed Raymond's actions stemmed from irrationality, but now

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just

Paul grabbed the cards from the table and threw them toward Raymond. "Nathan is unhinged, and the Perez family's methods are as ruthless as yours. Even if you eventually escape

gathering the cards and shuffling them with unsettling

pause, Paul asked, "Are you... waiting for Selena to come and talk

answer came too quickly,

and despite his current untouchable status, once someone managed to

she hasn't left Christopher's villa. They're probably expecting a child by now. If she can be that heartless, what's the point