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.

"But Dad, that’s not what you said before. You said it

main bloodline—that title alone is a

in shock. "Wait,

pressing a hand to his chest

family head was. They’re desperate to force your aunt. If she still won’t give them a direct heir... they’re planning to come after you next. After

at her father. "Dad... I didn’t know things were this

hesitate. "Well, now you do.

stood up to Lena today—for me. If they leave now, it’s as

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

you always told me—never

a boat. Get them off South Island. Lena’s reach only stretches as far as this family. If they’re off the

hesitated, glancing

Scarlet, then finally said, "It’s okay.

took Lewis’s hand, ready to walk out when Scarlet

leave now, Lena will kill you the minute you’re out of sight. Getting rid of someone like you? That’s nothing to

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