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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.

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

gaze fixed upon her,

their eyes met, Corrine's image materialized unbidden

her engagement to Bruce, she had been establishing friendly relationships with different

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top restoration specialist and cultural relic consultant, surely she lacked the influence to orchestrate such a precise strike

almost as quickly as

adversaries. Please help us. investigate-we're prepared to make amends personally." Leah's appeal carried the weight

to target her family spoke volumes about their

taking with it her chances of

gravity matched the situation. "But whoever orchestrated this likely won't be satisfied with a

to coil in her chest like a serpent refusing to

dining room when Jules' call pierced the quiet moment.

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

snort crackled through the connection. "Your track record with men is abysmal, Corrine. You're a magnet for jerks, and you still trust

"Jules, are you asking