My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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Keira shot Erin a look. "You seem rather gleeful about this."

Erin pressed her lips together, trying to suppress a smile. "Gleeful? Not at all! We're practically cousins, after all. I'm just concerned for you!"

Keira arched an eyebrow. Erin trotted alongside her toward the Horton family's living room. "Do you know why Eve Clark and Selena Horton are here today? It's probably because you helped old Mr. Sims, and now the Hortons are likely determined to avoid an alliance with you. So now, Eve is the new candidate for the alliance. For the Hortons, it's bound to leave a good impression."

Erin continued munching on pistachios, her words flowing easily. "There's an old Creran saying: 'Misfortune never comes alone.' When you're down, it feels like the whole world is against you.

"So, you see, you need to learn to pick and choose. Erin took another pistachio. "Do you regret helping Old Mr. Sims?"

"Not at all," Keira said firmly. "For you, it's all about weighing benefits, but for me, I have just one principle."

"What principle?"

Erin blinked, her curiosity piqued, as she continued to snack.

Keira looked at her steadily. "To act with a clear conscience."

Erin paused, a hint of surprise crossing her face. Her pistachio-cracking slowed down as she took in Keira's words.

to do. How many

Keira lowered her gaze.

she was younger, she felt guilty as the illegitimate

wasn't something within her control

she felt she

Keera… She owed

and changed the subject. "I don't recall you eating this

"We weren't as close before, so I didn't want to show the real me. But now that we're more

that if I end up back at the South family, I won't get to eat this stuff anymore. So, I'm making the most of it while I can. At least if I end up stuck at the South estate, I can remember the delicious braised pork, chicken wings, crispy duck, and

foods, her mouth watering. "Forget it. Talking about

at her. "Do you think you'll fail

How could a clever fox possibly

matter who won or

while the successor might have some freedom, the loser's only purpose would

Keira tightened her jaw.

I can promise to be a bit more lenient with you.

head. "Don't bother. I'll make my own decisions in life.

rival looks like! Erin's curiosity was