Chapter 879: Chapter 878

Editor: Henyee Translations

Scarlet’s father, Thomas South, stood there, fury written all over his face as he glared at Keira and Lewis.

The moment his voice dropped, two security guards burst in, heading straight for the pair.

Keira frowned and exchanged a look with Lewis.

Without needing a word, the two of them stepped back—right behind Scarlet. As expected, she immediately blocked the guards, arms spread wide.

"Don’t touch them!" she shouted.

She got to her feet and locked eyes with her father. "Dad, they’re my friends!"

"Friends? They’re strays, Scarlet! Do you have any idea what kind of situation we’re in right now?" Thomas bellowed, his anger boiling over. "Lena’s family is just waiting for us to slip up. Your aunt’s already being held, and if we so much as breathe wrong, we’re done for! This family’s already on thin ice thanks to her!"

His sharp features twisted with rage, making his usually handsome face look almost grotesque.

her fists. "But Dad, that’s not what you said

fairytale dream of flowers and sunshine? The heir of the main bloodline—that title alone is a thorn in the side of the current head of the South

in

took a deep breath and sat down, pressing a hand to his

master anymore. You weren’t there to hear how cruel the family head was. They’re desperate to force your aunt. If she still won’t give them a direct heir... they’re planning to

stumbled back a step, her eyes wide as she looked at her father. "Dad...

"Well, now you do.

"No. They’re my friends. They stood up to Lena today—for me. If they

family head will be at our doorstep. What do you want to see when I come back tomorrow, Scarlet? A broken arm? A

"But Dad, you always told

a boat. Get them off South Island. Lena’s reach only stretches

glancing

Thomas to Scarlet, then

Lewis’s hand, ready to walk out when

minute you’re out of sight. Getting rid of someone like you?

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