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.

before looking back

voice, almost whispering. "I wasn't trying to cause trouble.

a second before continuing, "I just wanted you to think about how you'd feel if something really did

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

paused, then

my mom is off-limits. Whatever you want from me, don't you dare use

forward, her tone sharp. "And I know 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 to hurt my mom, I'll hunt them down to the

hard

no

a brief moment, had looked like a

wasn't done

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

use her mother's safety as leverage to make her do things she didn't

are you asking me to do?"

her throat and then asked,

blinked. "Isn't it someone

linked to them, even pretending to have access to medicine from

eyes.

over at Lewis, who said, "She's marrying into

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

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

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

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