Keira exhaled, relieved that everything around her was quiet.

Erin had raised the South family's reputation too high, leading Keira to believe in the absurdity of the situation despite her better judgment.

At that moment, she turned to Ryan and said, "Nothing happened, which is better than something going wrong. Mr. Cobb, I'm sorry for the inconvenience this twenty minutes has caused you. I will take full responsibility—"

Before she could finish, Selena interrupted her, "You take responsibility? Do you think Ryan's time can be compensated with money? Do you even know who he is? The decisions he makes can affect countless families! Ms. Olsen, you're being awfully presumptuous!"

Keira looked at Ryan, wanting to say more...

Ryan waved her off. "Ms. Olsen, I'll reserve the right to pursue this matter further. Can we clear the way now?"

His expression remained calm, his tone steady, but Keira could sense the underlying tension.

Ryan was angry.

With an apologetic nod, Keira slid into the driver's seat of her car, backing up to give him space.

Ryan shot her a cold glance before turning to enter his own vehicle.

Selena watched Keira, a smirk creeping onto her face.

Keira was digging her own grave!

The Cobb family's standing was far beyond that of any business family!

Yes, the South family was formidable, but Ryan could decide the trajectory of their family's business with a single word! After all, he was the hidden heir to the throne in Clance!

Now that Keira had offended him, even if Gavin did fall ill and pass away, Ryan would never reconcile with the South family. That would leave Selena free to stay in the Cobb household under his protection...

help but feel pleased. She declared, "Ms. Olsen, I respect you and even call you 'Aunt,'

her brow, her gaze fixed on

the driver had exited and was standing

sharp, cool profile that suggested he

dressed in a suit but wore a traditional outfit with a

he

frowned, realizing she might have brought trouble to

was never one

an additional opponent

herself reluctant to go up against

then, a loud roar broke through her

was the engine of a sports

see a sports car barreling out

quickly; even Ryan was momentarily

never believed in omens,

had always been wary of a car crashing in from outside. He

on earth was

panicked voice rang out, "Ryan,

Ryan froze.

the wheel was his little sister, Ellie Cobb, in a frenzy, desperately trying to brake, her face

car was charging straight at

wasn't to jump aside; instead, he glanced at

still ten o'clock

Ryan's pupils constricted.

He looked up.

moment, the car was almost

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