Chapter 876: Chapter 875

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Keira frowned. As soon as Lena finished speaking, a few people behind her stepped forward. Keira’s mind kicked into overdrive, scrambling for a way to deal with Lena.

Going head-to-head was out of the question. She didn’t have a single weapon on her, and she’d never take down the South family’s people on her own. Not to mention, if she so much as raised a hand, the soldiers stationed nearby would probably swarm her in a heartbeat.

But what, she was just supposed to let them toss her into the ocean?

No way.

She looked straight at Scarlet.

Sure enough, Scarlet stepped forward and blocked Lena’s path. "You’re not doing this."

Lena let out a cold laugh. "And who are you to stop me? Since when did you get a say in what I decide?"

"She’s my friend," Scarlet said firmly. "We’re of the same rank. Why can’t I have a say?"

"Same rank?" Lena sneered. "You really believe that? The whole ’second-tier branch’ label might be the official line, but you seriously think you measure up?"

not isn’t for you to decide. I still hold the title, and it counts. If you’re so determined

to bother my aunt over something so

that what it is? You’re not ’bothering’ her, or are you just scared? The family head has always been fair—never played favorites. You don’t dare take this

her fists. "Don’t flatter yourself. She’s my aunt—do you really think she’d side with you if it came

let you go today. But don’t get too comfortable. Scarlet, you’d better keep your little friend

turned and strutted off

let out

you just say your family head plays fair?

her a look. "You clearly haven’t met her. Nobody walks in there ’just to

moment ago, but clearly, even she was

made sense. Anyone who could win the last inheritance battle...

suddenly found herself

over, Scarlet sighed and gave her a look. "Seriously, what were you thinking? You’re new here, don’t know how anything works, and you

Keira didn’t say anything.

was, it hadn’t been a rash

conversation, she’d drawn a few conclusions. Scarlet was straightforward and kind—someone who’d stand her ground. As long as Scarlet was around, Lena wouldn’t

the whole family’s reputation had taken a hit, Lena’s aunt was the family head and still didn’t dare go after Scarlet

Scarlet spoke again. "Our branch of

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