Paxton was well aware of the powerful families in King City. He understood that fighting the McClains was like hitting an egg with a rock.

"How could it be her? Paxton murmured, "How did my son offend her?"

His anger subsided when he learned that Ruth was from the McClains. Instead, he resented his son. Of all the people to provoke, why choose them? Wasn't that seeking death?

Although Paxton was affiliated with the Crimson Order, he knew that they would not recklessly confront a top-tier fami