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.

spoke. "Will you

suits me. I won't run again. It's

men yanked her up and

moved on

time, the victim screamed in pain

moment,

way it didn't

it deliberately. She knew Keira would be watching and didn't want her to

by a quiet, searing pain in her chest. Her hands

broadcast and turned to Keira. "Your mom's fine," she said coolly. "Yeah, those lashes sting, but they're meant to humiliate, not harm. The wounds will be treated. After all,

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

Keira was silent.

to become the next heir. I know you're smart and always scheming,

tightened as she gazed out

The sky was black.

a full day and night? Or only a few hours? It

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

true? Can the South family really

the heir. I'm not one. But let me tell you this—every prophecy the family has

Keira's brows furrowed deeply.

the door.

"You're being watched. Every person who enters or leaves the estate is monitored. And you… well, you're under constant surveillance—even in the shower. So do yourself

a cage. Only the heir can break free. Keera, I've told you that your whole life. As a kid, you didn't understand. You thought I was strict, maybe even cruel.

living room as she

motionless,

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