My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

Chapter 691

Erin immediately inquired, "What's this Plan B? Haven't we failed?"

Keira turned to her, "What exactly did we accomplish?"

Erin scrutinized the two of them. They had done nothing more than travel a long distance, arriving here only to witness Professor Barry Brandt being captured.

Erin frowned, and after a moment of thought, she seemed to understand. "So, it's all a diversion! The real rescue mission must have already been set in motion!"

Lewis checked the time and nodded. "Everyone knows the quickest route from Country A to Crera is through this river, so it's heavily guarded here. But Professor Brandt took a different route."

Erin's eyes widened in realization. "Another route would take a whole day by sea and pass through a dangerous strait. No one would expect him to go that way… Lewis, you're quite cunning!"

Lewis gave her a sidelong glance but didn't respond. Instead, he turned his gentle gaze to Keira and explained, "Professor Brandt has just boarded a ship and left Crera. He'll likely return to Crera around this time tomorrow."

Keira nodded in understanding.

Professor Brandt will make

her. "Why do

the shortest route from Crera, the authorities there are aware that Professor Brandt might choose an alternative route. But they haven't fortified the other direction because it involves the

a location on

it, puzzled. "The

anything? The world's largest surface is the ocean. Maritime routes are crucial

"I'm aware of

is essential for trade because it's much cheaper compared to

blinked in surprise.

on the map. "There's an island here where a group

continued, "Because of these pirates, this sea route has never been opened up. Ships always have

widened in disbelief. "Are there still pirates

chuckled softly. "Yes, there are. The competition over maritime routes happens behind the scenes, so it's not well-known. These pirates control key straits, making them very important

added, "If a maritime route is opened up, the time and fuel savings are significant, lowering the cost of shipping goods