Jenkins barely got the words out before Erin chimed in, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "And what good is that promise of yours? If you can't even take back your company, it's not like you have another option. You'll end up joining us anyway."

She popped a peanut into her mouth and walked over casually. "By the way, was that just a threat you threw at Keira? You know she hates being pressured."

Jenkins scowled. "Why are you always around to stir the pot? That wasn't a threat."

"Sure sounded like one to me! Keira, see? I'm the only one who genuinely wants you on our side. Everyone else has their own motives."

Jenkins looked exasperated. "Erin, you're impossible!"

Before she could argue further, Keira raised a hand, cutting them off. "Both of you, stop. Your bickering is giving me a headache."

The two of them immediately quieted down.

Keira turned back to Jenkins. "I'll handle Monbatten—not for you, but because it's necessary for my own plans. As for Clownfish, she'll either surrender or become my enemy."

Jenkins hesitated before nodding. "If you can get Clownfish on your side, make her stop targeting me. Let me go back to my company. I miss it."

Keira rolled her eyes. "Got it."

She never thought Lion would be in such a sorry state.

She barely finished the thought when Erin piped up again, her voice gleeful. "Never thought I'd see such a pitiful Lion. Honestly, 'Lion' was a terrible choice. You should've gone with 'Drenched Cat.'"

Jenkins raised a fist. "Say that again, and I'll—"

Erin smirked, tilting her head smugly. "What? You gonna hit me? You think you could?"

With that, she flicked her hair and sauntered off, her head held high.

fists clenched

the scene unfold from a safe distance. They exchanged a glance before quickly looking away, as if

awkwardly. "So, Peter, where are you planning to live

the chance to change the subject. "Well, even though the family doesn't really divide up properties, it's normal for a couple to want their own space. I've got

on the north

"Sounds good."

but internally

each other apart living

so sweet and levelheaded. Not the fiery, chaotic force of

was something

was up early, gearing up for

Erin were definitely going. After all, they needed to make a good impression on Monbatten, and Erin was still

they loaded up into

Amy was positively beaming.

a white tulle dress, her rosy cheeks and bright eyes made her look like

couldn't help but ask, "What's got you so excited?"

enthusiastically.

like

and she nodded again, her delight almost

her smile turned nostalgic. Over the past few days,

one

Not even Mommy.

a pang of

again and again,

your daddy," she'd say, pointing to the

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