Simon wore a disdainful smile and let out a soft scoff. "In my eyes, it's nothing more than child's play. True wealth and power aren't something you flaunt like this."
His gaze swept over Daniel, filled with scorn. "People like him can only show off at small events like this. Compared to the four major families, he's not even worth mentioning."
Ethan quickly chimed in, eager to please. "You're absolutely right, Mr. Hale. How could someone like him ever hope to compare to you?"
Simon tilted his head slightly, his expression arrogant. "Hmph, let him enjoy his moment of pride. Sooner or later, he'll realize just how insignificant he really is."
Simon's eyes flicked to Natalie again. A dark thought crossed his mind—he wanted to conquer this proud woman right in front of Daniel, to crush he
