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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.

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

his penetrating gaze fixed upon

Corrine's image

relationships with different people. The

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position as a top restoration specialist and cultural relic consultant, surely she lacked the influence to

the notion almost as quickly as it

Collins, 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 the weight of desperate

Kason's influence to target her family spoke volumes

the Burgess family's downfall, taking with it

everything in my power." Kason's gravity matched the situation. "But whoever orchestrated this likely

to coil in her chest like a serpent

emerged from the private dining room when Jules' call pierced the quiet moment. "You're neither

his technological prowess, Jules had always respected Corrine's

connection. "Your track record with men is abysmal, Corrine.

"Jules, are you asking