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

"No need to bother

not ’bothering’ her, or are you just scared? The family head has always been

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

go today. But don’t get too comfortable.

strutted off like she owned the

immediately let out

but ask, "Didn’t you just say your family head plays fair? What are you

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

blinked. 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 the last

found herself

"Seriously, what were you thinking? You’re new here, don’t know how anything works, and you go and make enemies

Keira didn’t say anything.

it hadn’t

few conclusions. Scarlet was straightforward and kind—someone who’d stand

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

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

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