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.

let go

suddenly spoke up. "Mr. Eaton, do you have

to talk about between us," Fermin said

and blurted, "Just talk

"Why do you speak up

use the

tell Fermin

was

know whose side he

to sa

on.

his watch. "Ten

Juan nodded. "That's enough."

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