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    Landen’s demeanor was resolute, his expression suggesting he was ready to make Gerry and Crosby rue their actions for life. However, Gerry and Crosby appeared unfazed, dismissing Landen’s intensity as mere posturing. While smiles were exchanged, their eyes hinted at underlying tensions.


    The other Nash family members observed anxiously. They knew that internal strife and fractured rtionships were never beneficial for the family’s harmony.


    Marissa watched with a knowing smile. When Landen was still a member of ck Snake’s group, he had always had a knack for timing his support perfectly. She noted with approval that he hadn’t lost his edge.


    Landen surveyed the room before addressing the father and son again.


    “Uncle Gerry, Crosby, you openly challenge the future leader and the person he trusts. Should your suspicions prove baseless, are you prepared to face the consequences?”


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    “Why all this drama?” Crosby burst out, clearly irritated.


    “Just get to the point!”


    Landen gave him a mocking look beforeying out the stakes.


    “First, if Tiffany hasn’t lied, you’ll need to offer her a sincere apology in front of the whole family. Second, you face choices. Either join Uncle Rex in kneeling on dog poop for two hours a day, or see your small family expelled from the Nash family, losing all our support.”


    The room fell silent as Landen’s words settled in. The expressions on the faces of all the Nash family members shifted. Gerry and Crosby looked enraged.


    The options Landen suggested were harsh, and the repercussions for Gerry and Crosby would be dire should they lose.


    Simply put, loss for Gerry and Crosby would either be a life devoid of respect or expulsion from the Nash family. Either consequence would cost them dearly. Previously, because of what his wife and daughter had done, Rex had been forced to kneel on dog poop for two hours daily. Despite having his basic needs met, he lived a lifecking in dignity and looked quite miserable.


    Should Gerry and Crosby choose to maintain their honor but be expelled from the family, they could look at Sansa and her daughter for a glimpse of their potential future. Once ostracized, the two faced societal shunning and a bleak existence without the family’s protection.


    The grave nature of these potential oues rendered Gerry and Crosby momentarily speechless, their faces mirroring the turmoil within.


    Landen smiled slightly and said, “Uncle Gerry, Crosby, have you decided? Will you proceed with that call?”


    Gerry remained silent, his expression grave. In contrast, Crosby responded with visible frustration, “Are we no longer allowed to question? When did the Nash family start ruling with such an iron fist?”


    “Crosby, do you fail to grasp the role of a family patriarch?” Landen retorted sharply.


    “The patriarchmands the highest respect and authority, steering the family’s course. If their decisions are continually challenged, how can they effectively lead? In a nation, undermining the leader is seen as rebellion and betrayal. In a family, the patriarch is like a ruler. Continuous attempts to undercut their authority equate to betrayal, which must be met with severe consequences.”


    Landen then focused his intense gaze on Gerry and Crosby, asking firmly, “Isn’t that the case?”


    Gerry and Crosby were left speechless by Landen’s stern lecture, while other family members nodded in agreement.


    “Landen is absolutely correct. Just as a nation adheres to itsws, a family must follow its rules. The leader of a country is held in the highest regard, just as the patriarch of a family holds authority. This principle has been upheld since ancient times. We cannot question or rece the family patriarch lightly. If a nation’s leader is easily overthrown, chaos ensues. Simrly, if a family’s patriarch is easily reced, the family will descend into disarray, jeopardizing its stability.”


    As the family discussed these points, Gerry and Crosby grew increasingly ufortable, their expressions darkening. Once influential with their words, they now found themselves isted and under pressure.


    In a low voice, Crosby turned to Gerry and said, “Dad, what should we do now? Should we still call Mr. Frazier?”


    Gerry pressed his lips together, pondered for a moment, and then, with determination, said, “Yes.”


    Crosby’s eyes widened, filled with apprehension.


    “Dad, Landen’s conditions are so severe. If we lose, the consequences could be dire.”


    “Hahaha!” Gerryughed sharply, his tone cynical.


    “The more severe his conditions, the more likely he’s helping Tiffany deceive us. He’s trying to intimidate us into not calling. We can’t let that deter us.”


    With resolve, as thest words left his lips, Gerry looked directly at Landen and said, “Fine. I agree.”


    Crosby gulped nervously, but Gerry had already picked up the phone and started dialing.


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