861 Chapter 860

Keira twitched the corner of her mouth when she heard that.

She recalled a joke she'd once read: someone went undercover in an enemy organization, worked hard for years, and eventually became the second-in-command. They called their people back home, exasperated, saying, "When are you coming to get me? If you wait any longer, I'll end up running the place!"

And now, as absurd as it seemed, she couldn't believe something similar was happening to her.

Keira sighed. "Things seem... pretty casual over there."

"Ha! Casual enough that you're not thinking about coming back, are you?" Erin's voice suddenly cut through, dripping with sarcasm.

Keira turned, confused. "You're still upset? Wasn't all of that just an act?"

"It was an act," Erin snapped. "But then you said some things that really got under my skin. Now? Now I'm actually mad!" Her tone turned sharp, almost tearful. "Keira Olsen, you are just... too much!"

With that, Erin stormed off.

stared after her, baffled. "Is she

wall nearby, smirked. "Oh, she's for real. Didn't you see her? Crying like it's some

temple. "All

shifting into a more relaxed posture. "You know, most jerks? Their downfall's usually about their attitude. Congrats, Keira. You're officially

gave her a look. "I don't get it, but sure. Thanks for the input. Anyway, if there's nothing else,

up," Jenkins said, laughing. "You thinking about challenging Eagle? If you pull it off, you'll end up as the top dog. The rest of us might as well pack it up—no

careless. You think they'd really let me get that

But let me tell you—Eagle's no joke. She's been scheming since we were kids. At three,

faintly.

hanging up, Keira turned to

organization, people

it. I just want a chance to talk to

needed to make sure Eagle stayed in her lane while Keira handled the South family. She couldn't afford

picture was—unsurprisingly—a soaring eagle. She hesitated briefly before sending

Then she waited.

And waited.

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