Erin lounged comfortably on the sofa, casually snapping her fingers at the nearby butler. "A cappuccino, please."

Unaware of the recent conversation, the butler quickly brought the prepared coffee and handed it to Erin.

"Thank you," Erin said with a sweet smile.

The butler waved his hand dismissively. "Miss Martin, there's no need for such politeness."

He then looked at Uncle Olsen and Keira. "Sir, Miss, would you like anything to drink?"

Keira shook her head while Uncle Olsen stood up. "I'm going to grab something to eat."

Having slept for so many days, his stomach was empty.

Apart from that, his departure signaled to Keira that he hadn't detected any hostility from Erin. Nearing his fifties, Uncle Olsen was skilled at reading people and rarely wrong in his judgments. Keira simply nodded.

Uncle Olsen followed the butler toward the dining area.

Erin immediately stood up. "Uncle, wait for me! I'm hungry, too!"

Keira. "Won't you join us

"..."

this way for so long that it had become second nature or if she truly retained a pure

had approached unnoticed. She told Erin, "You go

a corner. Keira looked at him.

our conversation just now, I sensed no deceit

do you think

Considering Erin's influence within the Special Division, she likely had her own supporters in Clance's five major families. The task Keira had barely completed for the South family

Keira, what about Charles? Were the Olsen brothers once again facing a dilemma between choosing a wife or a sister? Why did Keira always

with her thoughts, Lewis suddenly said, "Keira, I have never put my fate in anyone

was startled. Lewis continued, "If you hand over all the completed tasks to Erin, what's next? She'll promise to help you return to the South family to save

to rescue her mother and live peacefully with her father. But she knew her thoughts were

do rescue her, could you and she

tensed her jaw

It might be easier if we have a son, but if we have a daughter, she'll inevitably get caught up in the South family's inheritance issues. You've heard how few girls there are in the South family now.

a deep breath. She understood all the reasons Lewis laid out; she had always known them but had never wanted to face them. Ever since learning about the South

position of heir, she would never be free. Even if she bowed down to Erin, would Erin change the South family's rules to let her and her mother live happily? Or what would she have to

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