The sudden, furious outburst left Elena in shock. Holding the phone, she looked bewildered and asked, “Dad, what’s happening? Is something wrong back home?”

Her father’s voice roared from the other end, “You got the nerve to ask? It’s all because of the mess you’ve stirred up!

“Just now, the authorities sent in a bunch of troops. They not only locked down all our assets but also arrested most of our key members!

“Now, the entire Forrest family is on the edge. If this keeps up, I might even end up behind bars!”

“What? How could this happen? Our family business is thriving, and we have extensive connections. Who could seize our family assets?” Elena widened her eyes in disbelief.

The Forrest family business had been thriving. With the extensive network connections, any issues could usually be resolved easily. It never escalated into such a dire situation.

“What the heck have you done? Do you have any idea what’s going on? Someone is dead set on putting you behind bars.

“You troublemaker! Who did you manage to piss off this time?” Owen Forrest, Elena’s father, was fuming.

crossed anyone! Why is all this happening?” She looked genuinely

with me! I don’t care who you’ve offended,

entire Forrest family is in deep trouble, and I’ll be the

held the phone, her face in disbelief. What in the

seated beside her, mirrored the confusion. Even without knowing the details, the audible yelling from

don’t know… My dad just mentioned that the authorities have sealed off our family, and they’ve arrested many key

now, the Forrest family is in serious trouble, teetering on

off? Arrested? Is it that

was among

had the power to lock down the Forrest family’s

father’s incoming call, she felt a knot

are you? Find a place to hide quickly. There’s major trouble brewing

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