My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

Keira sneered, "Are you really going to tell me the truth?"

Erin popped another pistachio into her mouth and replied, "It's not a big deal. Most of us from the South family already know it. What difference does it make if I tell you?"

Keira tensed her jaw. "What's the catch?"

"The catch is that you publicly denounce old Mr. Sims and claim you were charmed by him."

Erin said with a grin, tossing a pistachio shell aside.

Keira fixed her gaze on Erin. "Did my sister really dedicate herself to you?"

Erin looked surprised. "Yes, she did. What about it?"

Keira scoffed. "Your actions suggest you owe my sister loyalty, not the other way around. With everyone misunderstanding me, isn't that exactly what you want? Why push me to make choices that benefit me?"

She kept her gaze on Erin after saying that.

remained unflappable.

munched on another pistachio. "Do you really

In every situation—Gary's suicide, Nara's going home, or the fire that almost killed Mary—the only person who died was that indecisive mama's boy. It always looked like my friends were getting hurt, and you were coming out on top. But in reality, the outcomes are different: Gary's mother

at Erin. "Once could be a coincidence, just me being lucky. But what about the second, the third time? Like now, when everyone is turning against me—the Horton family and the five major families of Clance are all resisting me. Yet, you're pushing me to make the right

a lot of sense.

taken aback. Erin continued, "Since you've already submitted to me, I have to help you. Helping you take down the five great families of Clance also helps me. You're in a strong position, but personal emotions are clouding your judgment. I'm just guiding you back on track and teaching you the first lesson of the South

Keira. "Sometimes, if you want to win, sacrifices are necessary. We can't let emotions dictate our decisions. In the South family, we learn from a young age to suppress our feelings and

Keira shook her head.

only by viewing things unemotionally can they lead us to a prosperous future. If AI could reproduce, they'd even develop robots to lead

emotions early on. Many people stay single or choose practical partners because they're emotionless. If we don't go through emotional desensitization,

shiver ran through Keira.

to remove the part of the brain responsible for emotions. Afterward, a person won't

this training, you wouldn't pass