Chapter 1828

Lillian froze.

It hadn't even been half an hour since she had mentioned the powder at school. Yet her parents had managed to track down the supplier.

Their efficiency was astounding.

Her curiosity flared. "Uncle Ben..."

Before she could ask, he cut her off, "Don't ask what's not your business. Your job is to go home, sleep, and get to school tomorrow. No staying up."

But Lillian's wheels kept turning. She had to know how they did it.

Soon enough, the police carted off the owner and his crew. At the same time, Lillian and Solomon were hustled into a car, back to the Houston Mansion.

Lillian was still dwelling on how her parents had cracked the supplier in no time.

"I told you, they're capable," Solomon said. "Focus on your own stuff. Uncle Juan will be at school for a while. Your next PE test is gonna be brutal."

Lillian deflated like a punctured balloon. She wanted to save the world too.

Debra and Marion had followed the trail, nabbing the supplier and raiding factories.

Stanley's confession pointed to Seamar City as the main hub, feeding smaller channels. Thanks to their prompt actions, there was no major spread.

They shut down the plants and destroyed the stock. Most of the crisis was settled.

Debra leaned on Marion's shoulder, exhausted. "I'm beat."

It was already midnight. Their car crawled through the city center.

Days of grinding had worn her down. She wasn't young anymore. Time had dulled that fire.

"Sleep," Marion said softly. "I'll wake you when we get home."

Drake had gone to oversee the cleanups. It would take weeks with no resting.

Their families were tied tight. They stood or fell together.

Debra dozed off on Marion's shoulder.

The next morning, she woke up in bed. Marion had carried her up without waking her.

She smiled. 'Still pulling sappy moves at his age.'

Lillian knocked on the door and poked her head in.

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"You haven't left for school yet?"

"I'm sick. I told Solomon to help ask for a leave."

"You look fine to me. Just say you don't wanna go."