Chapter 692

Keira glanced nervously at Lewis upon hearing Erin's words. Lewis's lips curled into a faint smile.

Realizing that Lewis must have already made arrangements with the pirates of the Trident Strait, Keira understood that they would likely release Professor Barry Brandt.

Seeing the two of them so relaxed, Erin grew more anxious. "You need to inform the higher-ups immediately! This is serious! I've dealt with the Trident Strait's King before—he doesn't respond to reason."

Keira raised an eyebrow. "King?"

Erin nodded. "Yes, their leader is called King. He's a notorious pirate who took control of the Trident Strait five years ago. His crew is formidable, and he's known for his ruthless methods."

She leaned in and whispered to Keira, "If you can build a good relationship with King, it could significantly boost your chances for the successor position!"

Keira fixed her gaze on Erin. "So you're actually helping me rather than being a rival."

Erin looked puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

pistachio into her mouth and said, "I'm just trying to warn you about the

helping me does matter.

talk about serious matters here.

me, who you are and what our

Keira spoke calmly.

don't want you to get killed off too soon. I

hurriedly retreated into the cabin, looking somewhat guilty. "Enough about this. I'm tired. You've been on the road all this time, aren't you

"What kind of

the Horton Group is holding a press conference tomorrow to announce something. Uncle Olsen promised to address the issue of you being kicked out of

and went into the

doesn't seem like a rival at all. In fact, she's helping me. I feel like she's

any hostility from her either.

so helpful to

a while, she shook her head. "I'll set it aside for now. She'll reveal what's necessary when the time comes. By the way, what's your connection to the pirate leader of the Trident

I've helped him, so he's inclined to help me. Don't

Keira nodded. "Got it."

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