Chapter 384 Another Setback

As Alex was about to ask about Danny's unsettling thoughts, Danny's phone buzzed, interrupting the conversation.

Answering the call, he listened intently as urgency emanated from the other end. Danny's demeanor turned more serious and grim with each passing second.

After hanging up, Wade voiced his concern, "Dad, what's going on?"

Danny sighed. "The maritime license for the Watson family has been revoked."

Alex and Wade were visibly taken aback.

"How is that even possible?"

"Why would they suddenly strip our family of such a crucial maritime license?"

Maritime transportation, typically tightly controlled by authorities, sometimes granted exceptions to long-standing families like the Watsons and the Garrisons.

These families were permitted to oversee vital shipping routes, a privilege considered the highest honor. It was a source of pride and a substantial financial asset for their businesses.

For the Watsons, whose history in shipping spanned generations, maritime transportati