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    The Reed family, once perched on a pedestal of wealth, had now plunged into financial ruin. Producing even five thousand was impossible, let alone fifty.


    Cecily recoiled, disgust curling her lips. “Ugh! Get your filthy hands off me! Security, throw them out!”


    But the reality was cruel. The Reed household had lost everything, including its once-loyal staff. There was no security toe to her rescue.


    Realizing brute force wouldn’t work, Cecily lowered her voice in frustration. “I really don’t have any money…”


    The couple who had raised Sylvia had finally arrived in the city. They would not leave empty-handed. They stripped the Reed family home of anything valuable.


    The vi stood deste, devoid of treasures. Even the most desperate scavengers would find nothing to salvage.


    Cecily gritted her teeth and ushered Sylvia inside, shutting the door firmly to block out the scornful, mocking gazes from outside.


    Sylvia’s cries echoed through the empty halls.


    Cecily repeatedly called Benjamin, but silence answered on the other end.


    Haunted by Darren’s earlier words, Cecily’s mind swirled in a storm of confusion, her thoughts tangled and chaotic.


    Sylvia’s wails continued, and Cecily, overwhelmed by her own despair, felt too exhausted to offer anyfort.


    After what felt like an eternity, Cecily finally managed to get through.


    Benjamin’s assistant answered, and his words hit her like a ton of bricks.


    He informed her that Benjamin had been taken away by the police.


    Cecily staggered back, the phone slipping from her fingers and crashing to the floor, the screen shattering like her hopes upon impact.


    After a restful night, Elena woke feeling fully restored the next morning. She descended the stairs, surprised to find the entire Harper family gathered, including Ellis, who had been absent for some time.


    Raising an eyebrow, Elena paused, mildly shocked by the unexpected sight.


    As she reached the foot of the staircase, Jolie gently brushed her fingers against Elena’s forehead to check if she was still unwell. Once reassured, the tension that had weighed on Jolie’s shoulders melted away.


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    Jolie led Elena to the sofa and settled beside her.


    Elena nodded slightly to Ellis in greeting.


    “The assignment wrapped up, so I came back,” Ellis replied casually. His coat was still dust-stained, proof he had hurried back.


    Elena chose not toment on his rushed return. With everyone assembled like this, it was clear something important was about to be shared.


    Alexander cleared his throat, his voice grave. “Since we’re all here, I have an announcement to make.”


    Louis, lounging with his legs stretched out, grinned. “Is this about passing the torch, Dad? Did you summon Ellis just for that?”


    Alexander shot him a disapproving look, but Louis remained unfazed.


    Jeffry, sensing the seriousness, asked, “What’s going on?”


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