Mrs. Victoria and Derek were not happy with Damian's decision. Their faces tightened in frustration, their lips pressed together in a thin line. Although they wanted to argue or protest, they knew deep down that saying anything would be pointless. Mrs. Claudia, with her unwavering stance, would never take their side. She was firm, and her opinion was final. Realizing this, Mrs. Victoria and Derek exchanged a glance of silent understanding. Without uttering another word, they stood up abruptly, their chairs scraping against the floor, and stormed out of the dining hall, their footsteps echoing with anger.