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.

position of power. Raymond's actions were putting

increasingly unpredictable. Raymond was courting destruction by antagonizing two powerful families

but if

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

had assumed Raymond's actions

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

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 to Vistalia,

the cards and shuffling

"Are you... waiting for

answer came too quickly, revealing the truth in

untouchable status, once someone managed

Selena, you'll be disappointed. I hear she hasn't left Christopher's villa. They're probably