"Dad, what's going on? How did this happen?" Shirley's face was streaked with tears, her expression of utter despair tugging at anyone's heart.
Jonathan let out a heavy sigh, his eyes clouded with helplessness and regret. "It's a trap. The Collins family joined forces with several others to bring us down. Their goal is to swallow up the Scott family."
His voice was low and hoarse as if the weight of the situation had aged him overnight.
Jonathan turned to Daniel, his gaze carrying a rare hint of pleading. "Daniel, I was wrong before. Please, protect Shirley. The four major families are nothing but a pack of monsters!"
His voice shook, laden with worry for his daughter's future.
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one will hurt Shirley." Daniel's tone was firm and resolute, his eyes
