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.

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

tried to dodge. However, she wasn't nearly as agile as Keira, who quickly caught her and pinned her arms behind her

go!" Erin

Keira didn't budge.

sent out in two hours. I'm the only one who can stop it. You can tie

narrowed her

batted her lashes playfully. "Your best bet is to take me with you. Keep an eye on me the whole time, and that way, you

Erin had her

them already. But Erin,

deep breath,

stepped forward.

over at Erin,

couldn't bring herself to genuinely dislike Erin, who, despite her antics, never seemed to

this trip…"

eyes wide with exaggerated innocence. She raised two fingers in

was almost rabbit-like in its

arguing. She and Lewis headed downstairs, with

the parking lot, Keira and Lewis chose

"We're on a tight

"Fine by me."

passenger seat, securing her

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