Rio heaved a deep sigh, his tone grave. “Things are not good. The guild is currently preparing to thoroughly investigate all businesses under the Cox family. The auction house has already been shut down, and the firearms that were found have all been confiscated for source tracing. However, it’s uncertain what they will be able to uncover.”

This was similar to what Neera had heard so far. Nonetheless, what she cared about more was the truth.

“Mr. Rio, may I be so bold as to ask whether those firearms truly belong to the Cox family? This is a matter of great importance, and I hope you can tell me the truth. Of course, I understand I’m an outsider. If you feel it’s inappropriate to answer, feel free not to.”

Rio’s brows furrowed deeply as he spoke in a serious tone. “Ms. Garcia, in this matter, the Cox family is truly innocent. I have no reason to deceive you. The possession and use of firearms are strictly prohibited in Phison. The head of my family has also issued a strict order not allowing anyone to violate this law. All the industries under the Cox family’s name have never had a single mishap, let alone the possibility of hiding firearms among them. There must be something fishy about this!”

Seeing his decisive response, which didn’t seem like he was lying, Neera had a better understanding of the

situation.

“If the Cox family had not been secretly hoarding firearms, then why would such a large quantity of them appear in your auction house?”

“I’m just as confused about this matter as you are right now.”

Rio’s brows were furrowed with worry. He took out a cigar, just about to light it, but after glancing at Neera, he quickly put it back into the metal box.

“I think someone has set the Cox family up.”

asked again, “Do you have any suspects or evidence?”

So, for the time being, I’m not sure who’s scheming against us. However, since Mr. Avery has risen to the position of the second elder, it has caused dissatisfaction among the other elders. Perhaps they hold a grudge because of this and want to drag the Cox family

words, she began to phish for

of firearms at the Cox family’s auction house, aside from being set up? As far as I know, the Cox family’s auction house is quite strictly managed. If those firearms weren’t brought in by the Cox family, then who did, and how? Such a large quantity isn’t something that can be easily

under the watchful eyes of the security staff. Therefore, I suspect there

had thought of this aspect, Neera chose not to

panic just yet. The guild hasn’t made a final decision, nor has there been any talk of punishing the Cox family for this yet. As long as the investigation is ongoing, there’s still a chance for things to turn around. In times like these, it’s crucial to remain calm. Mr. Cox is currently on Adieu Island and unable to attend to these

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“Ms. Garcia, thank you

Neera left, Albert just so happened to arrive.

he saw her, Albert’s face turned grim with displeasure, and

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my daughter so much suffering. If it weren’t for the sake of the head of the family, I would have stormed

before he reprimanded,

currently fuming with anger, so there was no room for reason. He let out a cold huff.

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