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.

by the public. If this

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

James and asked, "Is there

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

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

of us, the slightest mistake gets us lectured or punished, but

The favoritism was unbelievable!

a deep sigh of relief, glad

all, she was the

million in here. Use it

if he were giving her

James was speechless.

was about to say something, but Uncle Olsen waved her off, held

could only tuck the card

don't want it,

immediately pocketed the card

"Really, James? You're asking your cousin for money? Have some

was quick to defend himself. "I wasn't

suddenly pulled up. James immediately straightened up.

for the Sect Leader to leave his place. If he was

help but glance over at

car stopped in front of them, and the window rolled down to reveal the Sect Leader's face. He didn't even

thought this time, the Sect Leader was definitely here to reprimand "Keera." After all, the backlash online had been

"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 at the sect! Or else

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