Originally, Deanna thought that after she said this, the woman should be sensible.
After all, both sides stood to benefit, but unexpectedly, this woman was determined to extort the Mercer family.
"What is your company worth compared to a project the Mercer family is interested in? I still say the same thing: if you want this matter resolved, let the Mercer family give us that piece of land. Otherwise, we'll see you in court. School bullying, I think the media would love such news."
The woman threatened Deanna arrogantly.
Deanna's face suddenly darkened.
Before she could say anything, a cold and dangerous voice came from behind her, "In that case, see you in court."
"Daddy!"
The two little ones looked at Lance standing at the door, their eyes full of surprise.
Deanna was also a bit shocked, "Why are you here?"
Before Lance could answer, the teacher next to them weakly said, "I notified Mr. Mercer."
She had noticed earlier that Deanna seemed to be at a disadvantage against the other parent and was worried Deanna would suffer, so she quietly went out to make a call.
It wasn't that she, as a teacher, was biased. In her view, this matter wasn't really the fault of Mr. Mercer's children.
It was Devin who provoked first, insulting their mother. Even after being beaten, he showed no remorse and continued to hurl vile insults.
He deserved to be beaten so badly.
Devin's parent looked at the imposing man standing not far away and couldn't help but feel nervous.
Especially when she recalled the rumors she had heard about him, she became even more frightened.
But she had already spoken out; there was no room for retreat now.
Besides, they were in the right in this matter. What did she have to fear?
It should be the Mercer family who were afraid.
Lance naturally noticed the scrutinizing gaze from not far away.
He looked over indifferently, "From what I just heard, you want the Eastport land as compensation?"
"That's right. My son was beaten by your son and suffered a concussion. My daughter's leg was almost bitten off by your daughter. The doctor said that place will leave a scar. Asking for a piece of land isn't too much, is it?"
The woman pretended to be calm and met Lance's gaze.
Lance looked at her quietly for two seconds and then turned to ask the two little ones, "Is what she said true?"
"Of course not. Although I punched Devin many times, I controlled my strength. It looks swollen but definitely wouldn't hurt his head."
"I didn't bite hard either. I just wanted Devin to feel pain so he wouldn't hit my brother."
The two little ones explained truthfully.
Hearing their words, the woman became anxious and shouted, "Nonsense! You really are wild children with no father to teach you. How can you lie like this? The doctor who examined my son would know how serious it is."
She pointed at the two little ones and cursed harshly.
Lance and Deanna's faces, already unpleasant, became even darker.
Especially Lance, whose whole body exuded a murderous aura that almost became tangible.
"Now I understand why my children beat your son. It's already merciful they didn't cripple him!"
He laughed angrily at the woman.
Seeing this, the two little ones' eyes lit up and they quickly complained to their daddy.
"Daddy, we hit Devin because he insulted our mommy and called us wild children who don't deserve to go to school."
"That jerk even said I should become a child bride in their family and serve them as a maid."
Chloe looked up innocently at Lance and asked, "Daddy, what is a child bride?"
As these words fell, the dangerous aura around Lance exploded instantly.
"The Cain family is really something. Now this matter isn't just about your family pursuing responsibility; we will also pursue it."
"No, Mr. Mercer, my son would never say such things."
The woman saw the hostility on Lance's face and panicked.
She had originally just wanted to use this incident to get some benefits from the Mercer family. How did things turn out like this?
But Lance ignored her, took Deanna's hand, called the two little ones over, and coldly said, "I'll have someone investigate whether it's true or not. Expect a subpoena. And you'd better pray your son really has a concussion; otherwise, I won't mind making it true."
Although bullying a child might seem excessive,
But who told that child to provoke Lance's bottom line and say such things?
Watching the family leave after their harsh words, the woman's face turned pale.
She had messed things up and completely offended the Mercer family.
What should she do?
The woman left the school with a worried look on her face.
Just as she was about to call her driver to bring the car over, a black sedan stopped in front of her. The window rolled down to reveal a man with typical Espuenia features. "Mrs. Cain, our master says if you want to deal with the Mercer family, she can help you."
"Who are you?"
The woman, Mrs. Cain, looked over warily.
The man said expressionlessly, "Who I am is not important. What's important is whether Mrs. Cain wants compensation from the Mercer family or not."