Chapter 56: Heiresses from Prestigious Families Across the Strait and Three Regions

The man stood up and slowly approached Shen Mengxia. "I am your uncle. Now that we have found you, it’s time for you to acknowledge your ancestry and take on your responsibilities. As for your sister, she defied the family’s orders and is now dealing with the consequences herself."

Shen Mengxia was stunned. She had never imagined that she came from such a complicated family.

Biting her lip, she was filled with confusion. "Uncle, all of this is so sudden. I don’t even know the basics about our family. How can you expect me to take on responsibilities? What responsibilities do I have?"

The man frowned slightly. "The blood of the Shen family runs through your veins. This responsibility is your destiny."

"Your sister ignored warnings and colluded with a branch of the family, nearly bringing great disaster upon us."

"As for you, having grown up outside, unlike the pampered ladies of the family, I believe you have the ability to shoulder everything. Just follow the arrangements, and you will bring honor to the family."

Shen Mengxia clenched her fists. "But, uncle, are you so sure I’ll obediently follow your plans? What if I, like my sister, refuse to be controlled by the family?"

The man snorted coldly. "You won’t, because you wouldn’t want to see the Fu family, where you grew up, fall into ruin and despair, right?"

Shen Mengxia’s eyes widened in disbelief. What kind of family was this? After all these years of lacking warmth and affection, not a word of care—only threats and intimidation. Was she nothing but a puppet on a string?

"Before you ask me to acknowledge my ancestry, obey, and take on family duties, shouldn’t I know who I am? What kind of family I come from?" Shen Mengxia voiced her question.

Behind this bustling metropolis, the Shen family had long been a mysterious and vast wealthy dynasty, hidden from plain sight.

Their influence stretched across multiple regions, their wealth akin to towering mountains of gold, dazzling in its brilliance.

In the overseas nation of R, the family’s enterprises spanned oil, finance, real estate, and shipping.

Family members dressed in exquisite attire attended high-end social events, mingling effortlessly with elites from all walks of life.

In West Bay, their companies held significant positions in electronics and entertainment industries.

Their products sold worldwide, the family name becoming synonymous with quality and innovation.

Within their homeland, Z country, their business interests covered energy, manufacturing, and trade, with factories and office buildings standing tall like giants, showcasing formidable strength.

The elders maintained close ties with government officials, securing resources and opportunities to advance the family’s interests.

Yet, these elders fought openly and covertly over inheritance, resorting to any means necessary.

The younger generation struggled to survive caught in the crossfire of their elders’ power battles. The unspoken truth was that Shen Mengqing, the elder sister, chose the wrong side and now her whereabouts were unknown—how was she faring?

Shen Mengxia wondered, if the family was truly thriving, why would they summon her—an abandoned child raised outside—to come back and inherit the legacy? And if her uncle was the current head, where was her father?

"Xia Xia has truly become the legitimate daughter now."

"Between Xia Xia and Fu Yancheng’s family, who is wealthier?"

"I want to know too."

"Me as well, I want to know which of the two is richer."

"Why do wealthy families often fail to secure their heirs?"

"Where has Shen Mengqing gone?"