Feeling someone behind him, Fermin swiftly turned and struck out.

Juan dodged but saw a dagger hidden in Fermin's sleeve.

"Mr. Eaton, aren't you being a bit too cautious?" he said.

Fermin smiled, but his voice was cold. "I don't like people sneaking up on me. Next time, this knife might slit your throat."

Juan threw his hands up. "I mean no harm."

Liza tugged at Fermin's sleeve. He looked down at her and slowly lowered the dagger. "I'm taking her with me. If Jeffrey has any problems, he can talk to me."

He went inside and grabbed Liza's suitcase.

"I don't..." she protested.

"Don't want to go?" Fermin pinched her cheek. "Say that again."

back her words. "I'll go

Fermin let go

Eaton, do

to talk about between us,"

at Juan and blurted, "Just talk

raised an eyebrow. "Why do you speak up

use

couldn't tell Fermin

was

know whose side he

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on.

"Ten minutes.

Juan nodded. "That's enough."

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