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

on another pistachio. "Do you

getting hurt, and you were coming out on top. But

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

making a lot of sense. But I am helping

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

are necessary. We can't let emotions dictate our

Keira shook her head.

South family believes that only by viewing things unemotionally can they lead us to a prosperous future. If AI could reproduce, they'd even

our emotions early on. Many people stay single or choose practical partners because they're emotionless.

shiver ran through Keira. "What

to remove the part of the brain responsible for

you wouldn't pass even the basic

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