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.

sense of patriotism made them widely loved by the public. If this scandal had involved

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

Olsen glanced at James and asked, "Is

just curious—what exactly did Keera do that made you decide to

sidelong look and scoffed. "Punish her? She didn't commit murder or arson, so why would I

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

The favoritism was unbelievable!

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

she was the only girl

handed Keira a bank card. "There's a few million in here. Use it as you need. If you're staying at someone else's place, don't rely

as casually as if he

James was speechless.

card and was about to say something, but Uncle Olsen waved her off, held up four fingers, and got into his car before driving

could only tuck the card into her pocket, her lips

"If you don't want it, you

pocketed the

disapproving look. "Really, James? You're asking your cousin for money?

himself. "I wasn't serious. I was just

car suddenly pulled up.

place. If he was

help but

reveal the Sect Leader's face.

reprimand "Keera." After all, the backlash online had been intense, and the Sect Leader was even more patriotic than Uncle

"I have no idea what you're playing at, but I'm telling you, four days! You've got four days, and then

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