Chapter 69: Follow

  “Business partner? Just because we used your services a few times, you think you can call yourselves our business partners? My son just managed to bring his wife home, and your daughter is acting up. You should be asking yourself if that business you are so proud of will still be standing soon!”     The two women were insistent, the tension between them palpable through the phone line. Neither was willing to back down, each determined to defend their own child at all costs.   Finally, Daniel’s mother spoke, her voice filled with a sneer. “I’m sorry, but you can’t blame me because of your rejected goods. Even if she wants to be a mistress, the door of my house is locked,” she said firmly. “If you can’t keep her in check, then perhaps it’s best if the world teaches her a lesson." With that, the line went dead.     Selene’s mother’s eyes flashed with anger at the dismissal; the ridiculous nature of this situation made her breathless, and her vision immediately went dark.   An