Keira was stunned by what she had just heard and stared at Erin in disbelief.

She'd heard from her grandfather before that the South family supposedly had the ability to predict the future. But it was just hearsay—she had never seen it for herself.

Now, hearing Erin casually say something like that made her feel like Erin was some kind of... charlatan!

Ryan Cobb frowned as well.

Erin noticed his expression and smiled slightly. "Mr. Cobb, is that look because you don't believe me?"

Ryan lowered his eyes. "I've heard of the South family, but I've never believed in the supernatural. And I definitely don't buy into this curse business."

Erin frowned. "It's not a curse. It's a prophecy. Mr. Cobb, you must've heard the stories. The South family's predictions have never failed."

She clasped her hands behind her back and started pacing in front of Ryan. "Let's skip what happened before I was born. Just ten years ago, the South family predicted the sudden death of Crera's richest man—down to the exact time and place. Five years ago, we predicted the death of the founder of Lemon Mobile in Country M, even nailing the cause of death. Those are just the two most famous cases. There are plenty more, and if you do a little digging, you'll find them."

Ryan let out a dismissive laugh. "It's all just coincidence."

But Gavin Cobb's face grew serious. "Ryan, sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry. Miss South, you said my brother will die in a week. How exactly?"

Erin smiled at him warmly. "Revealing the future comes with a price. What's Mr. Cobb willing to offer in exchange?"

She glanced at Gavin, making her meaning clear: she was still interested in continuing the partnership with the Gill family.

"If you can

"Shut up."

before he could finish. "I've already said the Cobb family doesn't

help you! But fine, if you don't want my help, then forget

Keira's arm and marched toward the

her eyebrows but

the two leave, Mrs. Gill couldn't help but lean closer to Ryan. "I've heard about

"Auntie, they're just trying to scam people. There are no such

Selena Horton, she's family. The Cobb family doesn't cause trouble, but we also don't shy away from it. It's just a business

the Cobb family valued

Gavin was from a branch of the family, he and Ryan were close. Gavin was skilled and

vetted by the family. Aside from being an illegitimate child of the Horton family, she was practically

was exceptional. She'd been the valedictorian of her class and had won numerous

to marry her made

what to do.

"Good."

Erin's words to heart. He escorted everyone out

along with Mrs. Gill, also

outside, Mrs. Gill turned to Gavin. "That Selena... she even betrayed her own father. She strikes me as a woman who'll do anything for personal gain. Gavin, are you sure

was back then. She had plenty of admirers, but out of all the rich guys chasing her, she chose me—the one who kept a low profile. Auntie, she genuinely loves

softly.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255