841 Chapter 840

The TV screen displayed a live broadcast.

The person in the spotlight was Jodie South.

She sat gracefully in a well-lit room, wearing a sleek dress that accentuated her elegance. Two men stood beside her, one of them holding a whip.

"Do you realize what you've done wrong?" the man demanded.

Jodie didn't answer.

The whip cracked across her back.

Snap!

Snap!

Snap!

Three sharp lashes landed in succession. Jodie remained unfazed, not even flinching. Yet to Keira, watching from afar, each strike felt like it had hit her instead, leaving her chest aching as though pierced by invisible thorns.

"Does it hurt?" the man asked.

Jodie actually smiled. "It does."

Her words contradicted her nonchalant expression, as if she found the lashes no more bothersome than a scratch through clothing. The man frowned in annoyance.

second man spoke. "Will you

Jodie replied obediently. "Staying here in the South estate suits me.

of the men yanked her up

on to the next

victim screamed in pain under

moment,

was no way it didn't

knew Keira would

impulse to burst in and tear everything apart—was quickly replaced by a quiet, searing pain in her chest. Her hands

and turned to Keira. "Your mom's fine," she said coolly. "Yeah, those lashes sting, but they're meant

"Even someone like me wasn't abandoned by the family. Your mom's in no real danger, so don't

Keira was silent.

her tone calm and measured. "If you want to save your mom, the only way is to become the next heir. I know

she gazed

The sky was black.

ship at night. Had they traveled for a full day and night? Or only a few hours? It

"Stop guessing. You've barely scratched the surface of what the South family is capable of. And don't forget—they have the ability to

around, her eyes sharp. "Is that true? Can the South family really

her a wry smile. "How should I know? That ability only gets passed down to the heir. I'm not one. But let me tell you this—every prophecy the

Keira's brows furrowed deeply.

a step toward the door. "Can

you… well, you're under constant surveillance—even in the shower. So do

Only the heir can break free. Keera, I've told you that

room as she disappeared into

stood motionless, her

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