My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

"Nothing." Keira waved her hand dismissively. She wasn't the type to use a favor as leverage, but she wasn't some saint either. What she wanted was a deep connection with the five major families in Clance. Saving Ryan yesterday wasn't just an act of kindness; it was the best way to ensure their partnership with the Gills would continue.

When Erin started talking earlier, Keira had already heard the faint footsteps—Lewis's signal that the two were approaching. That's why she had timed her remark just right, showcasing her character.

Sometimes, asking for something outright might get you rejected, but an indirect approach like this? It would leave Ryan feeling guilty, and that guilt would push him to continue the partnership with the Gills and her.

Keira knew what she was doing. It might be a bit manipulative, but to get what she needed, she didn't mind bending the rules now and then. After all, she'd grown up working all sorts of jobs—she wasn't new to the hustle.

As expected, things unfolded just as Keira had planned.

When Ryan and Ellie returned to the Cobb family home, Ryan immediately summoned Gavin and Selena. "Miss Olsen saved both mine and Ellie's lives. The partnership with the Gills has to continue," Ryan declared.

Gavin nodded right away. "Understood." Then, scratching his head sheepishly, he added, "You really shouldn't have stopped working with Miss Olsen just because of me."

Ryan looked at him. "Consider this me owing you one. But I didn't have a choice—what she did for me and Ellie is too big to ignore."

Gavin nodded again, but Selena, sitting beside him, clenched her fists.

Her father was dead. Her mother was in jail. And all of it, every single piece of this nightmare, was because of Lewis and "Keera."

going to let it all go with a simple word of

She couldn't allow it.

instead of Ryan, would things be the same? Besides,

when Ryan turned to

issues with it. Honestly, the feud between me and Uncle Lewis isn't that deep anyway. We're family after

But Ellie jumped in before he could say more. "I think so too! I haven't spent much time around them, but Miss Olsen? She's awesome! She's the coolest woman I've ever met—like, beautiful and brave at the same time! She's my new role model!" Selena's smile faltered for just a

think just continuing the partnership is enough. Maybe we should visit them to thank them properly. We could even have a meal

invite. She didn't even want to use her life-saving favor to ask for anything, so why would she want

before he could speak, Ellie was already up on her feet, shouting, "That's a

"I was so busy teaching that jerk a lesson that I forgot to grab Ms, Olsen's and Miss South's

turned her gaze back

Ellie started tugging on his arm. "Come on, Ryan,

can ask her, but don't be surprised if she

"Got it!"

grinned at him, then held out her hand. "Now, give me

Why would I have it?" Ryan replied