My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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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.

scoffed. "I doubt Professor Brandt

her. "Why do

phone, opened a map, and showed it to Keira. "Are you familiar with maritime routes? Although this river is the shortest route from Crera, the authorities there are aware that Professor Brandt might choose an

pointed to a location on the

at it, puzzled. "The Trident

you know anything? The world's largest surface is the ocean.

nodded. "I'm aware

"Sea transport is essential for trade because it's much cheaper compared to air freight. But you

in

where a group of pirates live. They survive by

pirates, this sea route has never been opened up. Ships always have to detour,

in disbelief. "Are there still pirates in

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

"If a maritime route is opened up, the time and fuel savings are significant, lowering the cost of shipping goods substantially. So, there's fierce competition over these

like she had