Chapter 728
Erin never expected Kiera’s reaction to be so intense.
For a moment, she forgot what she wanted to say and just stared at her blankly.
Kiera fixed a sharp gaze on Erin, and after waiting for a while without hearing her explain what had happened to her mother, she grew increasingly anxious: “Speak up p>
Erin swallowed hard: “I p>
At a loss for words, Lewis walked up to the two and spoke calmly: “Your mother is probably fine p>
Those words allowed Kiera to regain some sense.
She turned to Lewis: “What did you say p>
Lewis spoke bluntly: “She said something happened to your mom, probably just to test your reaction. She didn’t anticipate you’d get so worked up p>
Kiera suddenly turned again to face Erin: “Is what he said true p>
Erin was on the verge of tears as she nodded: “Yes, your mom is fine. Besides, news about the South Family only reaches me once a month at most. Even if something had happened to her, I wouldn’t know by now p>
Reason began to return to Kiera.
She took a deep breath and released Erin.
Startled, Erin immediately backed away several steps to create some distance, her small face still filled with fear and unease.
Kiera lowered her gaze, calmed herself, then looked toward Erin: “Alright, say it. What’s your motive for stirring up this drama p>
Erin was so frightened that she was on the brink of breaking down. Her voice became small as she lowered her head and said: “I wasn’t stirring up trouble, I was just p>
She paused briefly before continuing: “I wanted you to experience what it would feel like if something really did happen to your mom, and then p>
“And then you’d follow my instructions, right?” Kiera responded coldly.
Erin hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Kiera looked at her: “Let me make this clear—I draw the line at my mom! Whatever you want me to do, you cannot use her to test me p>
She stepped forward again: “I know you and the other heirs have your own connections. I want you to relay this message for me. I, Kiera Olsen, fear neither heaven nor earth, but if someone dares to harm my mom, I will hunt them to the ends of the earth and never let them off the hook p>
Erin swallowed hard and nodded.
She realized p>
Just now, Kiera was like a demon incarnate.
However p>
Erin cautiously raised her head and tentatively said: “Actually, if you don’t want your mom to suffer while under the South Family’s jurisdiction, then the only solution is to become the heir yourself, or to support me in becoming the heir. So, in the future tasks we undertake, could we perhaps bend the rules just a tiny bit p>
Kiera knitted her brows tightly and finally understood—Erin had intended to use her mother’s safety to force her into doing something she didn’t want.
She asked outright: “What exactly do you want me to do p>
Erin coughed lightly and then said: “Do you know who Selena married p>
Kiera was taken aback: “Wasn’t it the Gill family p>
The Gill family is one of the five major families in Clance. Back then, Selena seemed to have approached the Gill family but fabricated a story about obtaining medication from the Nora Research Institute to the public.
Erin smirked awkwardly: “No, that’s not the case p>
Kiera turned to Lewis, and Lewis immediately clarified: “She married into the Cobb family in Clance p>
“The Cobb family p>
Kiera felt confused.
Lewis calmly explained: “The Cobb family in Clance keeps a low profile, so few people know about them. They don’t engage in commerce, so they aren’t listed among the five major families in Clance. But in reality, the Gill family acts as their representative within the five major families p>
Kiera paused and then understood: “Ah, so that’s why the Gill family is headed by Lady Gill. Is it because Lady Gill’s last name is Cobb p>
Previously, due to dealings involving Matias, Austin, and Nara, Lady Gill had repeatedly come to cause trouble. Back then, it was evident that she called the shots at the Gill family.
Kiera had assumed it was simply Mr. Gill doting on his wife, but now it seemed p>
Lewis nodded: “That’s right p>
So, the Cobb family is indeed the true Gill family.
Back then, Lady Gill had the guts to challenge both the Freeman Sect and the Olsen Family single-handedly because she had this backing!
She immediately asked: “Why isn’t the Cobb family involved in commerce p>
“Their status is sensitive, not conducive to business affairs p>
His words were diplomatic, but Kiera understood instantly—they were associated with the official authorities.
That does indeed make them unsuitable for commerce, but their status and influence are undeniable p>
Kiera looked towards Erin suspiciously: “So what is it you’re trying to say p>
Erin then crouched next to Kiera: “Here’s the thing—Selena married someone in the Cobb family, a member of a branch family, who happens to be the Cobb Family Head’s nephew. This nephew is somewhat competent and has always been favored by the Family Head. He now holds some standing of his own, but his wife is currently in prison… He’s hoping the Horton Family could issue a leniency statement to get her released p>
Kiera was stunned: “What p>
Erin coughed lightly: “Let me spell it out plainly—the Cobb family and the Gill family are the same entity. Merely conquering the Gill family isn’t enough. If you antagonize the Cobb family, you’ll remain in a state of having not fully subdued the five major families. So now, the Horton Family needs to make a concession and let Selena off the hook p>