Erin had been waiting outside for who knows how long. Judging by the number of pistachio shells in the trash can beside her, she had been there for quite some time.

She had even dragged a chair from somewhere and parked it right there, sitting comfortably like she was waiting for something to happen.

When Keira spotted her, she immediately frowned and exchanged a quick look with Lewis.

Their mission tonight was to head to the border—a dangerous operation to help Barry Brandt return home. It was crucial that everything went smoothly, with no unnecessary complications.

Erin was unpredictable. One moment, she was cheerful and agreeable; the next, she was impossible to read. Keira couldn't afford to bring someone like that along, not with stakes this high.

But Erin just got up from her chair, completely unbothered, and chirped, "Let's go! I'm all set!"

She patted the small backpack she had slung over her shoulder.

"What exactly are you 'set' with?" Keira asked suspiciously.

They were traveling light, carrying only what was necessary for the mission.

Erin, without the slightest hint of shame, replied, "Pistachios, of course! It's a long drive to the border, right? Gotta have snacks, or it'll be so boring!"

Keira stared at her, trying to keep her patience. "Erin, you know I'm not taking you with us."

Erin grinned mischievously. "Then I'll just let the other South family heirs know what you're up to!"

Keira's eyes turned cold in an instant.

"Or better yet, I don't even need to tell them. I

she

Keira, let go!"

Keira didn't budge.

you try to keep me here, that email gets sent out in two hours. I'm the only one who can

her eyes

me with you. Keep an eye on

realizing Erin

already. But Erin, with her spoiled, princess-like demeanor, was just too

a deep breath, Keira finally released

stepped forward. "Let

over at Erin,

rivals, Keira couldn't bring herself to genuinely dislike

trip…"

with exaggerated innocence. She raised two fingers in a scout's promise. "Cross my

almost rabbit-like in its

her head, giving up on arguing. She and Lewis headed downstairs, with Erin happily skipping

lot, Keira and Lewis chose the most reliable vehicle

drive," Lewis said. "We're on

"Fine by me."

passenger seat, securing her backpack

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