Chapter 549: Chapter 548

Keira Olsen specifically visited today to accomplish her third task.

The Guardian wanted her to enter into a marriage alliance with Scott Martin, mainly to curry favor with the Martin family and seek their support.

So, her visit today was to see if there were any opportunities for cooperation with the Martin family.

She didn’t expect that old Mr. Martin would flat out reject her with just one sentence?

Keira Olsen’s expression tightened.

Erin South Martin opened her mouth, “Grandpa, we can’t be so definitive! The engagement is tomorrow? That’s too hasty! And brother really doesn’t like our cousin!”

Even after Erin South Martin said so much, Vera South still remained unfazed, slowly leaning back as if watching someone else’s joke unfold.

As if not being liked by Scott Martin had no impact on her at all.

Keira Olsen truly admired her mental fortitude.

old Mr. Martin looked directly at Erin South Martin: “It’s none of your business here, so shut your mouth!”

“I won’t!”

Erin South Martin huffed: “How is it not my business? She is Charles Olsen’s cousin, which makes her my cousin too!”

old Mr. Martin: ?

He was baffled: “What are you talking about?”

Erin South Martin bluntly said: “I mean, I’ve taken a liking to that kid Charles Olsen, grandpa, could you take me for the betrothal?”

Saying so, Erin South Martin moved closer to old Mr. Martin, batting her large eyes, rendering him speechless: “You’ve only known him for a few days!”

Erin South Martin: “Doesn’t our family arrange marriages? Otherwise, you wouldn’t treat my brother this way, right? So, just arrange mine too! That Charles Olsen is good-looking, smart, and most importantly… dumb and very obedient!”

The light shone in Erin South Martin’s eyes: “So, can you arrange the betrothal for us?”

old Mr. Martin’s mouth twitched: “In Crera, only the male side arranges the betrothal to the female side, not the other way around!”

Erin South Martin then stated: “Then let him arrange to betroth me.”

old Mr. Martin: ??

Being worn out by Erin South Martin, he pushed her away, “We’re discussing your brother’s matter today! If he doesn’t get married, neither can you!”

Erin South Martin: ??

Confused, Erin South Martin pouted: “Grandpa, that’s totally unreasonable! My brother can’t make his own feelings clear, but I can. Why should there be such a rule!”

old Mr. Martin: “…”

Too tired to look at his granddaughter again, he turned to face Keira Olsen: “Miss Olsen, you choose. Don’t say later that I didn’t give you a choice.”

Keira Olsen: “…”

What kind of choice is this!

She spoke directly: “Mr. Martin, I think there can be a win-win solution.”

“I don’t need it.”

old Mr. Martin stared at her intently: “For me, only a marriage alliance and having a child as soon as possible are the most reliable methods… anything else… no matter what kind of profit you can bring me, I’m not interested.”

His expression became somewhat meaningful: “Our Martin family isn’t short on money.”

Keira Olsen clenched her jaw.

She had checked on the Martin family’s overseas news, which seemed to involve some dukedom or the like; they indeed weren’t short on money.

Keira Olsen furrowed her brows.

old Mr. Martin asked again: “So, do you choose love, or do you choose your career?”

Keira Olsen clenched her fists tightly, silent for the moment.

Beside her, Lewis Horton clenched his jaw, filled with uncertainty and feeling very insecure.

He saw how much Keira Olsen cared about Jodie South.

Not to mention that after their recognition, she became a mama’s girl, completely content with her mother; but even before they acknowledged each other, she would always yield in many ways when facing Jodie South.

The Olsen family bullied her so much, especially Isla Olsen repeatedly challenging her bottom line – yet even with her capacity, she never severely punished them. Wasn’t it all because of Jodie South?

Lewis Horton didn’t dare to bet.

To bet who held a higher place in her heart between himself and Jodie South… even he knew, he couldn’t compare to Jodie South…

Jodie South was Keira Olsen’s redemption, the mother she had longed for since childhood…

So, if Keira Olsen chose to save Jodie South and give up on him, he wouldn’t complain, wouldn’t be angry, and would bless her… right?

He was uncertain.

Just the thought of losing her again made him feel like he was going mad.

He clenched his fists tightly.

Keira Olsen also gave him a firm look; she had never thought of giving up on Lewis Horton.

She was about to speak when her phone vibrated suddenly.

Keira Olsen immediately picked it up to see another message from the unknown number: “If you don’t want your mother to die, choose Scott Martin.”

Along with the message, a video was sent.

In the video, Jodie South was tied up with a cloth stuffed in her mouth, unable to speak, and someone held a knife at Jodie South’s heart.

Keira Olsen’s pupils shrank at the sight!