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?"

expression darkened. "Whether I do or not isn’t for 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

need to bother my aunt

"Oh, is that what it is? You’re not ’bothering’ her, or are you just scared? The family head has always been fair—never

she’d side with you if it came down to it?

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

and strutted off

immediately let out

ask, "Didn’t you just say

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

blinked. She’d thought Scarlet was fearless just a moment ago, but clearly, even she

could win the last inheritance battle...

suddenly found herself

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

Keira didn’t say anything.

was, it hadn’t been a rash

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

were 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 Scarlet too hard. That said a lot about Scarlet’s family’s

again. "Our branch of the family... we’re a little

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