The main family was powerful, and it was hard for the branch family to compete because they were much weaker.

David did not want to cause any conflict or stir up trouble.

Just as David was about to stop Dustin, Simone held him back.

“Dad, things have come to this. We should trust Dustin,” Simone said softly. “The main family is being unreasonable. Why should we still be respectful?”

David looked resigned.

“Simone, it’s not that I don’t trust Dustin, but we can’t win against them.”

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