Chapter 184 A Warning


    After Kason finished speaking, the room was enveloped in a heavy silence.


    Bruce cast a sympathetic nce at Leah, who seemed profoundly shaken. He gently squeezed her hand as a reassurance,


    Leah raised her eyes to meet his, a strained smile fighting to break through.


    She then turned toward Kason and anid, “Mr. Collins, I just thought about it. We really haven''t provoked anyone from the Ford family. And with the way things are for the Burgess family right now, picking a fight with them is out of the question."


    The troubles facing the Burgess family were no secret to Leah.


    Her father had narrowly escaped disaster years earlier, salvaging their name but leaving their influence diminished.


    This decline was precisely why he had summoned Leah, subtly suggesting she should. form a closer bond with Bruce.


    Had the Burgess family retained their former influence in Lyhaton, her father would. not have been so quick to seek an alliance with the Ashton family through marriage.


    Kason''s expression turned grave. "Leah, you''ve been like a daughter to me. Can''t your just be honest with me?"


    "What exactly are you implying, Mr. Collins?" Leah asked, her brow furrowed in puzzlement.


    Kason got straight to the point. "I''m here to deliver a warning from those in charge. Don''t provoke those you shouldn''t."


    Leah''s face paled, and she gasped in shock, her eyes wide with fear.


    The idea that her family''s troubles were somehow her fault was startling.


    Reflecting on recent events, Leah was certain she hadn''t interfered with the Ford family.


    in any way.


    They were far removed from the circles the Fords traveled in, and she had no chance or


    means to gain their favor, much less offend them.


    A sudden thought struck her-Waldo of the Ford family had recently been Corrine''s attorney.


    Could it be that she had angered Waldo because of that incident? Or was Corrine the reason for the Ford family''s anger?


    Throughout the meal, Leah found herself too distracted to enjoy any of the dishes.


    As they prepared to leave the restaurant, Leah, Bruce, and Kason unexpectedly ran into Corrine and her entourage exiting a nearby room.


    Bruce hesitated for a moment when he saw Corrine in the group.


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    He had made several attempts to a meeting with the CEO from the Ford Group,


    but to no avail. His interactions had been limited to her assistant, Natasha.


    Now, watching Natasha converse animatedly with Corrine, Bruce''s brow furrowed in displeasure.


    Since she left the Ashton family, it seemed Corrine had effortlessly connected with individuals Bruce had been eager towork with.


    He wondered whether it was just a coincidence or if she had been hiding her powerful


    connections all along.


    Leah, standing next to him, appeared unfazed by Corrine. However, herposure vanished when she caught sight of Jolene, and fear shed across her face.


    She had not expected Jolene to actuallye back.


    Why was she with Corrine, though?


    Was Jolene revealing their past to Corrine, teaming up to n some kind of revenge?


    The possibility sent a shiver through Leah, causing her to clutch Bruce''s arm more tightly.


    Bruce looked down at Leah''s ashen face, misreading her fear as directed at Corrine. He instinctively drew her in closer with an arm around her shoulders.


    His expression as he looked back at Corrine was a mix of cold disdain and cautious vignce, as if he regarded her as a significant threat.


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    Bruce''s patience wore thin, and he was just about to confront her.


    "Miss Hond?" Kason cut in, his voice breaking the tension.


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