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?"

to decide. I still hold the title, and it counts. If you’re so determined to kick her out, go talk to your aunt and have the family head bring it up with

turned cold. "No need to bother my

it is? You’re not ’bothering’ her, or are you just scared? The family head has always been fair—never played favorites.

flatter yourself. She’s my aunt—do you really think she’d side with you if it came down

to Keira. "I’ll let you go today. But don’t get too comfortable. Scarlet, you’d better keep your little friend glued to your side, or next time?

turned and strutted off like

immediately let out a breath

at her and couldn’t help but ask, "Didn’t you just say your family head plays fair?

clearly haven’t met her. Nobody walks in there ’just to talk.’ She gives you

Scarlet was fearless just a moment ago, but clearly, even she

it made sense. Anyone who could win the

found

and gave her a look. "Seriously, what were you thinking? You’re new here, don’t know how anything works, and you go and make enemies already? Weren’t you even a little worried she might actually toss you into the

Keira didn’t say anything.

hadn’t been

drawn a few conclusions. Scarlet was straightforward and kind—someone who’d stand her ground. As long as

natural enemies. Even though Jodie South was in prison, and the whole family’s reputation had taken a hit, Lena’s aunt was the family head and still didn’t dare go after

all together, Scarlet spoke again. "Our branch of the family... we’re a little different

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