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Chapter 242 Treading A Similar Path

Clive Hayes had quickly learned the significance of cultivating relationships upon ascending to his current role.

The Ashton family, being the rising stars of Lyhaton, naturally piqued his interest. Thus, when Bruce reached out, Clive was inclined to oblige him with a meeting.

The nature of Bruce's inquiry didn't come as a shock to Clive.

As he placed his wine glass on the table, a complex look clouded Clive's eyes while he studied Bruce. "Mr. Ashton, having risen to prominence among Lyhaton's elite, did it ever occur to you that you might have inadvertently crossed someone formidable?"

An evident tension gripped Bruce, his grip on his glass tightening.

He averted his eyes, concealing his sudden anxiety.

Clive's statement bore an unsettling resemblance to a past ing

Memories of the Burgess family's trouble surfaced for Bruce, along with Kason's cautionary words to Leah, saying, "I'm here to deliver a warning from those in charge. Don't provoke those you shouldn't."

Now, reflecting on Clive's statement sent shivers through him.

Ashton family was treading a

cold yet

instigator be

Not a chance.

shook the thought

but there was no way she alone could bend

those

not recall any recent conflicts involving the

Corrine, then who could it

strived to foster positive connections. I'm at a loss as to whom we might have upset. Could you assist in identifying them? I

had labored to recover from previous

determined to prevent any recurrence of

for a brief moment, Clive accepted the drink. "Mr. Ashton, we

words, yet a sense of unease

before him lost its appeal,

with

these issues require formal