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.

patriotism made them widely loved by the public. If this scandal had involved any other family, their

held strong through this crisis largely thanks to Uncle Olsen's leadership, which was why he was held in such high regard

glanced at James and asked,

Keera do that made you decide to

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

gets us lectured or punished, but for Keera, she practically has

The favoritism was unbelievable!

out a deep sigh of relief, glad that Uncle wasn't truly at odds with

all, she was the only girl in the

Use it as you need. If you're staying at someone else's place,

as if he were giving her

James was speechless.

to say something, but Uncle Olsen waved her off, held up four fingers, and

only tuck the card into her pocket,

"If you don't want it, you could

pocketed the

disapproving look. "Really, James? You're asking

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

up. James immediately straightened up. "The Sect

leave his place. If he was here, was it also because of

couldn't help but

them, and the window rolled down to reveal the Sect Leader's face. He didn't

all, the backlash online had been

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 at the sect! Or

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