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?"

you 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

cold. "No need to

it is? You’re not ’bothering’ her, or are you just scared? The family

yourself. She’s my aunt—do you really think she’d side with you if it came down to it? But fine. I’m not wasting

get too comfortable. Scarlet, you’d better keep your little friend glued to your side,

Lena turned and strutted off

out

just say your family head plays fair? What are you so

Nobody walks in there ’just to talk.’ She

She’d thought Scarlet was fearless just a moment ago, but clearly, even she was intimidated by the current head of

made sense. Anyone who could win

suddenly found herself

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

Keira didn’t say anything.

it hadn’t been

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

taken a hit, Lena’s aunt was the family head and still didn’t dare go after Scarlet too hard. That said a

together, Scarlet spoke again. "Our branch of

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