Heena absorbed this information, her strategic mind already working through implications despite her exhausted state.
"So now Maya is free to move around the household again. And she has the protection and support of an official who has influence over your father's business interests."
"Exactly," Samuel confirmed grimly.
"This is bad," Heena muttered.
"Very bad," Samuel agreed. "Maya now has a powerful ally who can shield her from consequences and provide her with resources. And Chen Yifan has a personal interest in maintaining his relationship with her, which means he'll likely continue supporting her against any accusations or problems."
Heena tried to think through potential responses, but her brain was still foggy from exhaustion.
"We need... we need to..." she started, then trailed off with a yawn she couldn't suppress.
Samuel immediately became concerned again.
