After exchanging a look, James couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

As "Keera's" older cousin, it was his responsibility to stand up for her!

Sure, her actions might've been a bit over the top, but she had her reasons. Besides, "Keera" was the only girl in the family—how could he just stand by and do nothing?

James made up his mind then and there. Even if it meant risking getting an earful from Uncle Olsen, he'd protect his cousin today!

He stepped forward and stood in front of Uncle Olsen, squaring his shoulders. "Uncle, if you've got something to say, take it out on me!"

Charles quickly added, "Yeah, count me in!"

But right after they spoke, Uncle Olsen said to "Keera," "You want me to publicly announce that we've cut ties? Let me tell you, I'm giving you four days. Four days from now, no matter what's happening on your end, I'll make sure you're back home, and I'll do it in style!"

James and Charles blinked in confusion. What?

James turned to look at "Keera," still puzzled.

She gave a resigned shrug. "Okay, Dad. I understand."

James's mind raced. Wait. "Keera" asked Uncle Olsen to kick her out of the house?

His mouth twitched as he looked back at Uncle Olsen, unable to resist asking, "Uncle, aren't you known for being super patriotic?"

Uncle Olsen's reputation in Clance was built on the respect everyone had for his principles. Being the leader of the five major families, the Olsen Group was always the first to answer national calls, never hesitating to contribute whenever they could.

the public. If this scandal had involved any other family, their business would've

Group held strong through this crisis largely thanks to Uncle Olsen's leadership, which was why he was

and

did Keera do that made you decide to punish her?" James asked

Olsen gave him a sidelong look and scoffed. "Punish her? She didn't commit

nearly choked. "Seriously? For the rest of us, the slightest mistake gets us lectured or punished, but for Keera, she practically has to break

The favoritism was unbelievable!

course, James didn't dare say that out loud. He just let out a deep sigh of relief, glad that Uncle wasn't

all, she was the only girl

million in here. Use it as

as if he were giving her pocket

James was speechless.

took the card and was about to say something, but Uncle Olsen waved her off, held up

could only tuck the card into

want it, you could always pass

immediately pocketed the card

look. "Really, James? You're

was quick to defend himself. "I wasn't serious. I was

up. James immediately straightened up. "The

Sect Leader to leave his place. If he was here, was it

but

rolled down to reveal the Sect Leader's face. He didn't even bother getting out, looking thoroughly

was definitely here to reprimand "Keera." After all, the backlash online had been intense, and

to everyone's surprise, the Sect Leader snapped, "I have no idea what you're playing at, but I'm telling you, four days! You've got four days, and then you better be back

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