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.

herself before looking back at Erin. "Alright, then. What

shaken, Erin lowered her voice, almost whispering. "I wasn't trying

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

then I'd do whatever you wanted,

then

one thing perfectly clear: my mom is off-limits. Whatever you

you're in contact with the other heiresses. Make sure they get this message, too. I'm not afraid of anyone, but if anyone tries

hard and

had no

for a brief moment, had looked like

wasn't

under the South family's control, there are only two ways out. Either you become the heiress, or you support me in becoming one.

mother's safety

you asking me

throat and then asked, "Do you know

someone from the Gill

major families, and Selena had been linked to them, even pretending to have access to

rolled her eyes. "Nope, not

who said, "She's marrying

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

about them. They're not in business, which is why they aren't counted among Clance's

paused, putting the pieces together. "So, that's why Mrs. Gill

Austin and Nara, Mrs. Gill had given Keira a hard time. It was evident then that she was the head of

Mr. Gill doted on his wife. As it

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