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Chapter 253 What we lost was not a business but a child

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Adriana wanted to laugh, but the corner of her mouth barely moved. How could she smile naturally? “The funds he transferred were quite substantial. According to British law, not only would he have to return them, but he could also face jail time. You’re a financial officer—you know the relevant laws. Didn’t you remind him?”

Bruce saw her circling around the main topic, avoiding it. So, he cut straight to the point. “Grand Empire has investigated me, haven’t they?”

Adriana’s eyes burned as she looked at her uncle’s weathered face. “We suspect that you’re the one orchestrating all of this behind the scenes.”

Bruce replied, “Cases rely on evidence, not guesses.”

Adriana stared into his eyes and asked, enunciating each word carefully, “Uncle, did you do it?”

Instead of answering directly, Bruce smiled at her with affection. “Do you remember what

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