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!"

"Won't you join us for

"..."

she had acted this way for so long that it had become second nature or if she truly retained a pure heart. Her demeanor seemed entirely genuine as if she wasn't the same person who

unnoticed. She told Erin, "You go ahead. I'm

to a corner. Keira looked at him. "Do you think

I sensed no deceit

do you think I should

should Keira serve Erin or oppose her? Erin and Keira were both old Mr. Martin's granddaughters. 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

a dilemma between choosing a wife or a sister? Why did Keira always seem to be at

said, "Keira, I have never put my fate in anyone

over all the completed tasks to Erin, what's next? She'll

just wanted to rescue her mother and live peacefully

rescue her, could you and she live in peace forever? Your mother has endured in Oceanion for many years,

tensed her jaw

Lewis laughed softly, "I'd be willing to abandon all glory and wealth to be with you, even if we ended up living simply, with my farming and you weaving. That would be enough for me. But what about our children? 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. Even if you choose to walk away, do you think the South family will just let you go? Do you think they'll give

Ever since learning about the South family's heir training program, she had found it ridiculous and wanted to break free from the South family's constraints. She just wanted to

Erin, would Erin change the South family's rules to let her and her mother live happily? Or what would she have to sacrifice for Erin to make such a concession? The rules of a powerful family weren't

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