A gracious step back was for the one who lost.

With an effort, she conjured a smile and stated, "Very well. I shall depart. Should you have any future medical inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out to me."

Despite her displeasure, Marilyn skillfully maintained a friendly exterior, leaving the door open for future interactions with the Wilsons.

After all, she had no desire to sever ties entirely with the Wilson family.

Raymond's unease grew as Marilyn departed.

It seemed as though Michael had penetrated his innermost thoughts.

Deliberately, Michael inquired, "So, what are your intentions? Do you still intend to oversee the family business?"

"Yes! Why not?"

Raymond's face flushed, but his determination stayed firm.

"Whenever you stumble, you must rise where you've fallen. I've encountered a few setbacks in my investments and even lost a few million dollars. Failure, they say, is the stepping stone to success.

As long as I redouble my efforts, the Wilson family shall flourish!"

Michael was dumbfounded and couldn't believe what he just heard. He vehemently shook his head, unable to suppress his disappointment in Raymond.

He hadn't anticipated that Raymond, who had shortcomings in many aspects, possessed such audacity and ambition.

Given the investment blunders Raymond had committed, in any distinguished family, he would have been ousted from management a while back, let alone holding the position of an acting family head.

Silently, Michael sensed a gentle tug on the hem of his clothing.

Could it be Maria?

It appears that she was merely fulfilling the role of a messenger for Anthony, transmitting his intentions to others without any personal involvement or agency in the matter.

He comprehended.

Michael nodded subtly and sighed.

"Very well, you may proceed with overseeing the Wilson family business."

Raymond was ecstatic. At first, he had assumed that Anthony had ensnared him with incriminating proof, putting his position as the temporary leader of the family in peril.

He never expected he could escape the repercussions of his actions.

Raymond's demeanor was one of immense joy and elation as he finally divulged a piece of information that had been on his mind for quite some time.

“Father, Dr. Rivera isn't just an average individual. Her father is a retired hospital director, and her mother is even more exceptional, hailing from an ancient lineage..."