Chapter 31: Family Feud

Knowing their families' relationship, Jon was unsure of how he should react to Raphael.

He wondered how everything would play out if his father had obeyed Grandmaster Ye.

While Jon was deep in thought, Melissa ignored Raphael. They continued tucking in their meal.

"I read the newspaper this week," Raphael tried to start another round of verbal abuse. "Have you?"

His interlocutors remained silent.

"I wonder how a dishonorable expelled student like you can gain the town's recognition," he rubbed his chin. "You do not have the money to bribe journalists so you must have used a ruse."

He leaned in, "If you get caught for scamming the public, you and your family will face dire consequences."

As Jon held his anger in, his face turned hot.

"What do you want Raphael?" Jon irritably spoke.

Raphael chortled, "Since when did you ever care about what I want?"

"If you get that we do not care, then you should know your place and leave," Melissa immediately retorted.

"Woah," Raphael raised both