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.

a moment to calm herself before looking back at Erin. "Alright, then. What was the point of all

her voice, almost whispering. "I

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

you wanted,

then

Whatever you want from me, don't you dare use her to

too. I'm not afraid of anyone, but if anyone tries to

hard

had no doubt

for a brief moment, had looked like a completely different person—someone

wasn't

control, there are only two ways out. Either you become the heiress, or you support me in becoming one. So, can we at

been trying to use her mother's

are you asking

and then asked, "Do you know who

someone

major families, and Selena had been linked to them, even

her eyes. "Nope, not the

said,

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

not in business, which is why they aren't counted among Clance's five major families. But in

paused, putting the pieces together. "So, that's why Mrs. Gill runs the household. Is her

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