My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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Erin's eyes were almost glued to the frying pan.

She spoke up, "The answer to your question is the ocean."

Keira paused, recalling her earlier question. If the South family's secret location was on land, it would be relatively easy to find. A forest would be smaller, but if it were the ocean, it would be almost impossible to locate, given its vast expanse.

Her brow furrowed.

Erin noticed her reaction and added, "Don't stress too much; overthinking will just give you wrinkles!"

Keira continued cooking and asked, "So, what are the next two secrets about the South family?"

"Sure."

Erin grinned. "I know you're worried about your mom. Don't worry; she's okay for now. Since you're one of the successors, they won't kill her even if they capture her. They'd only do that if you fail and she becomes useless. For now, she's only suffering some superficial injuries."

The mention of "superficial injuries" made Keira's hand tremble slightly. The knife she was using to clean the fish began to show uneven cuts.

quickly interrupted, "Hey, focus

at her. "What kind of

uses public flogging as punishment. If someone escapes and is caught again, they

fingers tightened around the knife.

replied casually.

Keira's breathing became rapid.

she'd been trying to rescue her mother, Jodie

lashes are meant to humiliate more than cause real pain. The old-fashioned lashes had barbs and would tear flesh, but now it's just bamboo strips. It hurts a

the lashes didn't hurt much, being publicly

still felt sorry for her

asked, "When will this contest among the successors

is your fourth question for today!" Erin said with a playful, high-pitched tone that made

but feel a bit conflicted. Even though she knew Erin was her rival, it was hard to dislike her. Despite Erin's previous actions that had angered her, Keira found it difficult to stay

continued, "I'd estimate that the contest will end this year. They're in

Keira asked, "Why's that?"

appoint someone new to take over the South family's affairs. Anyway, that's all for today's secrets! Hurry up with the cooking; I'm eager

sighed as she finished