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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.

Burgess family. The family had been taking advantage of the situation for their resurgence. It seemed inconceivable that they would have earned someone's enmity at such a

Kason began, his penetrating gaze fixed upon her, "the offense was

met, Corrine's image materialized unbidden

to Bruce, she had been establishing friendly relationships with different people. The

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and cultural relic consultant, surely she lacked the influence to

the notion almost

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

to target her family spoke volumes

the Burgess family's downfall, taking with it

power." Kason's gravity matched the situation. "But whoever orchestrated this likely won't

coil in her chest like a serpent

emerged from the private dining room when Jules' call pierced the quiet moment. "You're neither at work nor home at this

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

derisive snort crackled through the connection. "Your track record with men is abysmal, Corrine. You're

features darkened at his words. "Jules, are you asking