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!"

to Keira. "Won't you join us for

"..."

she seemed to be. It was unclear whether she had acted this way for so long that it had become second nature or if she

approached unnoticed. She told Erin, "You go ahead.

Keira looked at him. "Do you think she's a

I sensed no deceit in her."

"What do you think I

submit to Fox, 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

brothers once again facing a dilemma between choosing a wife or a sister? Why did Keira always seem to be at odds with her brothers'

Lewis suddenly said, "Keira, I have

Erin, what's next? She'll promise to help you return to the South family to save

her jaw and nodded. She wasn't interested in the South family; she just wanted to rescue her mother and live peacefully with her father. But she knew

What if she demands you work for her before agreeing to save your mother? Moreover, even if you do rescue her, could you and she live in peace forever? Your mother has endured in Oceanion for many years, suffering countless grievances. Do you plan to rescue her

tensed her jaw

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 up on

but had never wanted to face them. 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.

laid out the harsh truth. Without fighting for the 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 sacrifice for Erin to make such a concession? The rules of a powerful family weren't easily changed. Thus, she had never had

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