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Chapter 1401 Hidden Crisis

Author: Night Eleven
Waymond was never one to speak carelessly. He had already ordered his subordinates to investigate the Fitzroy family's accounts.

In his eyes, Laura Fitzroy's biggest mistake was her continued loyalty to her family despite everything that had happened.

Still, this was Eamon's family matter, and Waymond had no intention of letting the younger generation get involved.

But Aria was no ordinary junior. The moment she heard Waymond's words, she already knew where the problem lay.

Jett's phone had been ringing non-stop; most calls were from his mother. Aria wasn't some naïve newcomer to society—she understood what those calls meant.

Laura didn't want Jett following her, and there were plenty of reasons for that. But Aria had no interest in meddling in their family affairs. The best way to handle it? Pretend she didn't know.

Meanwhile, Laura was too anxious to eat. Jett wasn't answering, and Magdalene's words left her deeply unsettled.

Laura had never had an issue with Aria before. In
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