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.

remained strong, with Donovan still in his position of power. Raymond's actions were putting Donovan in a difficult position, considering his occasional necessary collaborations with the Perez

had become increasingly unpredictable. Raymond was courting destruction

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

still held playing cards, which he slowly placed

someone had gripped his throat. He had assumed Raymond's actions stemmed from irrationality, but now he recognized something far more

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and threw them toward Raymond. "Nathan is unhinged, and the Perez family's methods are as ruthless as yours. Even if you eventually escape to Vistalia, do

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long pause, Paul asked, "Are you... waiting for Selena

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