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.

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

Uncle Olsen's leadership, which was why he was held in such

glanced at James and asked, "Is there

was just curious—what exactly did Keera do that

her? She didn't commit murder or arson, so why would

us lectured or punished, but

The favoritism was unbelievable!

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

she was the only girl in

million in here. Use it as you need. If you're staying at someone else's place, don't rely on their

said it as casually as if

James was speechless.

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

tuck the card into her pocket, her

in. "If you don't want it,

immediately pocketed the card

look. "Really, James? You're asking

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

pulled up. James immediately straightened up. "The Sect

place. If

couldn't help but

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

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

playing at, but I'm telling you, four days! You've got four days, and then you better be back at the

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