Chapter 1690 Old Habits Die Hard

Both Noah and Taylor were deeply worried that Wynter might have been wronged. After all, she had been taken in for questioning, and the details of her involvement in the case weren't public knowledge.

Even without diving into specifics, just hearing the words "exploiting under the guise of scholarship"," auctioning young girls", and "organ harvesting" was enough for Noah to picture the harrowing environment. "It's good enough that you're back safe and sound. Your grandfather and mother are waiting for you at home."

Noah chuckled lightly before continuing, "Your cousin, on the other hand, is fretting about his latest project. He's terrified he'll mess it up and wants you to give it a final check."

"I trust Cyrus with the project. Besides, I know you'll be there to guide him." Wynter hesitated slightly as she continued, "But Uncle Noah, I'll need you to help me explain things to Grandpa and Mom. I know I worried them this time it was my mistake not to consider their feelings."

Wynter fully understood how much her family had agonized over her safety. Seeing how Reuben had faced criticisms on her behalf in the past few days had only made her more aware of their love and concern.

No matter how capable she was, her family would always fear for her safety.

briefly before responding with quiet resolve, "All of us understand. No matter what happens outside, the Whitman family will always stand behind you. Even if our strength is limited, Taylor and I will never allow

upon hearing this, couldn't help but wonder who would dare harm

it were them, they wouldn't overthink this much. Breaking a massive anti-corruption case meant that no one would dare to treat both Wynter and the entire Whitman family as they had before-stepping on them

already spread that

undertaken a full-scale restructuring. Unlike previous transitions where incoming leaders had to adapt to "unspoken rules" developed over time,

largely reflected its leadership. With Lucas at the

that future support would prioritize industries related to technology, domestic brands, and cultural initiatives representing local identity and heritage. This vision aligned

members in the room, who had been wavering between the Wray and the Whitman families, couldn't help but feel uneasy. Unlike those who had already secured opportunities for growth, such as the applesauce factory, none of them could

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situation in Colifernia for now. Let's

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