The standoff between the researcher and Leon seemed to stretch endlessly, both locked in a battle of wills. Tension hung in the air, thick and palpable, until suddenly it was disrupted by the sound of the researcher's laughter—hysterical and wild. The peals of amusement echoed through the room, breaking the silence.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the researcher managed to regain his composure enough to speak. "Just so you know," he began, his voice laced with an underlying threat, "The Research Association is backed by the Domini Family."
Leon remained defiant, unwavering in his resistance. He knew that the researcher intended to use the influence and power of the Domini family to pressure him into accepting his request. However, Leon refused to yield, his resolve unshaken.
