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    Xion spoke with a hint of embarrassment, “I apologize, Young Master Wade. I shouldn’t have interrupted you. Please, go on.”


    Charlie replied, “Not long after, the media discovered that your father, Zayne, flew to Australia overnight. This led the media to shift their narrative. In reality, it wasn’t your grandfather, Lord Banks, who betrayed you; it was your father Zayne. Allegedly, he betrayed you to eliminate you and keep his illegitimate daughter’s secret hidden forever.”


    Xion’s face turned pale. “That’s not impossible,” she admitted.


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    Xion took a moment to think. After a few minutes, she responded, “Master Wade, I believe it was Lord Banks who betrayed me.”


    Intrigued, Charlie asked, “Oh? What makes you think that?”


    Xion, now serious, exined, “I’ve been with my father for several years. While he can be very ruthless in business, he has a deep affection for his close family. He cares a lot for Fitz and Zara. After learning about my true identity, he treated me with care as well. If he truly wanted to kill me, he wouldn’t have allowed me to stay within the Banks Family after discovering I am his daughter.”


    She continued, “From the outside, Lord Banks appears to be a legendary and sessful businessman of his generation, known for his kindness and purpose. However, in reality, he is quite ruthless.”


    “His cruelty knows no bounds; he will protect his interests at any cost, even if it means turning against his own grandson!”


    “Therefore, I believe that Lord Banks is more likely to have betrayed me!”


    Charlie nodded in agreement, saying, “I share your view. Although I can’t speak to the father-son rtionship, the sequence of events and the logic behind them suggest Lord Banks as the mastermind. Zayne’s sudden trip to Australia might have been a diversion orchestrated by Lord Banks, allowing him to deflect me while remaining untouchable.”


    Xion sighed deeply, “Lord Banks has held the reins of the Banks Family with immense power. Although my father is the eldest son and a potential heir, hecks real authority within the family. The key figures in every aspect of the Banks Family report directly to Lord Banks.”


    “My father is fundamentally restricted; he wouldn’t dare build his own power base because Lord Banks is extremely sensitive to such matters. If my father tried to establish his own influence, Lord Banks would be furious and could strip him of his heir status.”


    “So, from any angle you consider, it’s clear that Lord Banks is the one pulling the strings.”


    With a somber expression, Xion added, “However, I’m unsure how much my father participated in this. He might have beenpletely unaware, or perhaps he knew but chose not to object.”


    Charlie inquired, “What are your ns moving forward?”


    Xion quickly replied, “If I can’t leave, how can I make any ns? When you rescued me, I promised to follow your lead.”


    Charlie nodded, “If therees a day when I need your help to confront the Banks Family, would you be willing?”


    Xion answered without hesitation, “I’m willing to take on the Banks Family! From my mother down to me, we have always served the Banks Family and even made sacrifices. I never expected the Banks Family to treat us so heartlessly. I must repay this injustice!”


    Then, looking at Charlie with a hint of desperation, she asked, “Young Master Wade, may I request something?”


    Charlie replied, “Of course.”


    Xion continued, “I wholeheartedly agree to help you deal with Lord Banks and the rest of the Banks Family. However, I don’t want to confront my father or my two half-siblings. To me, anyone with the surname Banks, except for them, is my enemy!”


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