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.

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

bitter laugh. "What do you know? You think our family’s still some fairytale dream of flowers and sunshine? The heir of the main bloodline—that title alone is a thorn in the

blinked in shock.

a deep breath and sat down, pressing a hand to

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

wide as she looked at her father. "Dad... I didn’t

you do. So go on—kick

If they leave now, it’s as good

head will be at our doorstep. What

tighter. "But Dad, you always told

offered a compromise. "Fine. Give them a boat. Get them off South Island. Lena’s reach only stretches as far as this family. If

hesitated, glancing

from Thomas to Scarlet, then finally

hand, ready to walk out when Scarlet called

You leave now, Lena will kill you the minute you’re out of sight. Getting rid of someone like

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