Hank said, "Delilah, are you trying to stir up trouble again? A clean hand needs no washing. If you believe I embezzled the money Eric gave for village development, go ahead and report me!"

Delilah didn't expect Hank's audacious response.

Just as she was about to say something, Eric intervened, "That's enough. I know how much money was given and where it was spent. Mayor Jenkins, let's go inside and have some tea. I brought some good tea for my dad today."

"Sure! Let's go then!" Hank agreed w