Lady Rafaelde had naturally caught wind of the situation. However, the Rafaelde family had been a pillar of the transportation industry for many years. They wouldn't compromise easily, even when confronted, especially since this matter concerned Duke Lu Xia.
After contacting Lu Xia and learning the whole story, Lady Rafaelde was shocked that a member of the Imperial Family could be so shameless.
"Duke, please rest assured. The Rafaelde family will definitely stand with you."
She was prepared to firmly support Duke Lu Xia. If for no other reason, the fact that Smelian was now a Gene Fusion Expert was reason enough for the Rafaelde family not to compromise.
But Lu Xia told her, "If they insist on investigating, don't stop them. Let them. As for the time delayed and the matter of compensation, I'll need to trouble you to keep a careful record, Lady."
"Are you sure it's alright? If the raw materials don't arrive, your institutes...?"
