After signing the contract, Astrid left with Jack.
The Peng couple looked at them boarding the carriage and going back to their Mercenary Union building. Their expressions were hard to read.
Tang Yuxuan noticed this and asked him gently. She knew that her husband was not happy with what just happened.
"Why are you angry?"
"Why wouldn't I?!" Peng Sheng snorted and spat out the answer, "She, who was just a brat before, already held such a high position! She, that ungrateful brat, even made a deal with me! Her own father! If she hadn't left the family and instead helped us to rebuild our power and prestige, maybe we wouldn't have to face all of this!"
He continued his ranting as Tang Yuxuan remained quiet, letting him vent his anger out until he calmed down enough to think straight. Then she spoke once again.
"You're blaming her again for things you can't control."