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.

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

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

about

I'd do whatever you wanted, right?" Keira cut in, her voice

then

Whatever you want from me, don't you

you're in contact with the other heiresses. Make sure they get this message, too. I'm not afraid of anyone,

hard

had no doubt

looked like

wasn't done

control, there are only two ways

trying to use her mother's safety as leverage to make her do things she

asking me to do?"

throat and then asked, "Do you

blinked. "Isn't it someone from

of Clance's five major families, and Selena had been linked to them, even pretending to have access to medicine

eyes. "Nope, not the

at Lewis, who said, "She's marrying

"The Cobb family?"

Keira looked confused.

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

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

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