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.

looking back at Erin. "Alright, then. What was the point of all

her voice, almost whispering.

"I just wanted you to think about how you'd feel if

then I'd do whatever you wanted, right?"

paused, then

one thing perfectly clear: my mom is off-limits. Whatever you want from me, don't you dare use her to try and push

this message, too. I'm not afraid of anyone, but if anyone tries to hurt my mom, I'll hunt them down to

swallowed hard and

no

had looked like a completely

Erin wasn't done

she ventured, "Look, if you really don't want your mom to suffer while she's living under the South family's control, there are only two ways out. Either you become the heiress, or you support me in becoming one. So,

to use her mother's safety as leverage

exactly are you asking me to do?" Keira

her throat and then asked, "Do you know who

"Isn't it someone from the Gill

linked

her eyes.

who said, "She's marrying into

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

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

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

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