Erin never expected Keira to react so strongly.

For a moment, she completely forgot what she was going to say and just stood there, staring at Keira in shock.

Keira's sharp eyes locked onto Erin, waiting for her to explain what had happened to her mom. When Erin didn't respond, Keira grew even more anxious. "Say something!"

Erin swallowed hard. "I…"

Before she could get another word out, Lewis walked over and said calmly, "Your mom's probably fine."

That finally seemed to calm Keira down a bit.

She turned to Lewis. "What did you just say?"

Lewis continued, "She said your mom was in trouble, but it was probably just a test. She didn't expect you to get this worked up."

Keira quickly looked back at Erin. "Is that true?"

Erin was on the verge of tears and nodded. "Yes, your mom's fine! Besides, the news I get from the South family only comes in once a month. Even if something really had happened, I wouldn't know about it yet!"

Keira's mind finally started to clear.

She took a deep breath and let go of Erin.

Erin immediately stepped back several paces, putting some distance between them. Her face still showed fear.

lowered her gaze, taking a moment to calm herself before looking back at Erin. "Alright,

her voice, almost whispering. "I wasn't trying to cause trouble. I

second before continuing, "I just wanted you to think about how you'd feel if something really did happen to your

do whatever you wanted, right?" Keira

paused, then nodded

me make one thing perfectly clear: my mom is off-limits. Whatever you want from me, don't you dare

get this message, too. I'm not afraid of anyone, but if anyone tries to hurt my

swallowed hard

no

for a brief moment, had looked like a completely

wasn't

South family's control, there are only two ways

had been trying to use her mother's safety as leverage

you asking me

asked, "Do you know who Selena Horton's

it someone from

of Clance's five major families, and Selena had been linked to

rolled her eyes.

who said,

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

"The Cobb family is very low-profile, so most people don't know much about them. They're not in business, which is why they aren't counted among Clance's five major

"So, that's why Mrs. Gill runs the household. Is her maiden

given Keira a hard time. It was evident then

because Mr. Gill doted on

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