Leonard entered the study and looked at Claude sternly. "I overheard everything you said. By calling Neil right now, are you trying to blow things out of proportion or trying to get yourself a few more enemies?"

"Leonard, Neil is clearly siding with Yvonne! Are you asking me to just stand down and ignore this? I can't do that!"

Claude was just about to take his phone out when Leonard stopped him. "You can already see that Neil is siding with Yvonne. Is there a need to call him? What good will it do you to argue with Neil?"

Leonard glared at Claude. "Think about our situation right now. If we offend another person, that is one more risk we have to take. Don't let emotions cloud your judgment."

"But …" Jane chimed in reluctantly.

"Grandpa Leonard, are you saying I have to just swallow this bitter pill of indignation? Uncle Neil was really mean! He—"

"I know he has crossed a line this time, but everyone is too worked up right now. A phone call will only add fuel to the fire. Not on