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Chapter 176 Has Your Family Recently Crossed...

Kason's long-standing debt to the Burgess family had manifested in years of quiet assistance, a silent guardian watching over their interests.

Now, faced with Leah's distress, he set his utensils down with deliberate care, dabbing his mouth before meeting her gaze. "Leah, this situation blindsided everyone. The notification arrived mere minutes before your father's detainment. The details remain frustratingly opaque."

Beneath the table, Leah's nails carved crescents into her palm as she fought to maintain

her composure.

"There must be some way to resolve this. Since my father's arrest, my mother hasn't

left her bed. I feel utterly lost."

Despite her best efforts, panic threaded through her voice like a fraying rope.

Kason studied her with measured consideration before venturing, "Consider carefully, Leah. Has your family recently crossed anyone who might harbor ill will?"

The question sent Leah's thoughts spiraling inwardly.

The Burgess family's current standing paled in comparison to their position five years ago a reality that had driven her back into Bruce's orbit.

announcement of her upcoming engagement to Bruce had attracted numerous people who were eager to cooperate with the Burgess family. The family had been taking advantage of the situation for their resurgence. It seemed inconceivable that they would have

his penetrating gaze fixed upon her,

eyes met, Corrine's image materialized unbidden in

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cultural relic consultant, surely she lacked the influence to orchestrate such a precise strike against

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I'm at a loss to identify any potential adversaries. Please help us. investigate-we're prepared to make amends personally." Leah's appeal carried

influence to target her family spoke volumes about their adversary's

could spell the Burgess family's downfall, taking with it her

everything in my power." Kason's gravity matched the situation. "But whoever orchestrated this likely won't be satisfied with

to coil in her chest like a serpent refusing to

call pierced the quiet moment. "You're

technological prowess, Jules had always respected Corrine's privacy. "I'm on a date,"

"Your track record with men is abysmal, Corrine. You're a magnet for jerks, and you still

"Jules, are you asking