The discussion about the Simons family lingered in the air. Beta Gilbert remained silent, his face pulled into a deep frown as he sank into thought.
"Dad, what do you suggest we do?" Bernard finally asked, turning to face him.
"I suggest we stay calm and observe carefully for now," Beta Gilbert replied in his usual composed tone.
Victoria, however, was already losing patience.
"No! We can't just stay calm in a situation like this. For all we know, they're planning our downfall at this very moment! Why should we be the ones to stay silent when this could wipe out everything we've built?" she snapped.
"Keeping calm?" Bernard echoed, clearly unsettled. "Dad, what exactly do you mean by that?"
Beta Gilbert finally looked up, eyes steady. "We'll act, but not recklessly. If we charge in without knowing their plan, we'll lose. First, I'll send spies to monitor their every move—conversations, meetings, anything. We'll strike when we know how."
