Chapter 853 - 852

Chapter 853: Chapter 852

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The group immediately turned to Keira, asking, "Why do you think that?"

Keira lowered her gaze and replied slowly, "It’s just a gut feeling. I don’t know how to explain it."

Her instincts were almost always spot-on.

Jenkins spoke up nervously, "I trust your intuition, but where do you think they might be hiding?"

Keira rubbed her chin and shook her head.

They had compiled a list of people with "South" in their names before, and there were a lot. It seemed they’d have to go through the names again.

The word "South" appeared to be more than just a coincidence. It was as if it held some deep belief or obsession for them, something they wouldn’t give up no matter where they were or what they were doing.

Suddenly, Keira looked up at Erin and Jenkins. Rubbing her chin again, she said directly, "If I were Eagle, and they only contacted four people on their side, but we have five here, the first thing I’d do is split us up."

Jenkins immediately caught on. "You’re saying she might try to sow discord between us?"

Keira nodded. "Exactly. Things are a bit tricky right now. Because I’ve been exposed, there’s a chance all of your identities have been compromised as well."

Among those close to Keira, several had "South" in their names—besides Jodie South, there were Erin South Martin, South Jenkins, and even Sean South Church. Chances were, they’d all been exposed.

Jenkins’ eyes lit up. "So what you’re saying is, if they’re planning to mess with us, they’ll come looking for us. We just need to sit back and see who shows up, right?"

Erin tilted her head. "And do nothing but wait?"

Keira shrugged. "Maybe we could take the initiative instead."

Erin’s eyes sparkled instantly. "Now we’re talking! What’s the plan? Go in guns blazing? Or take out everyone with ’South’ in their names?"

Keira froze. "... Are you actually Fox?"

She was genuinely doubtful.

Erin laughed. "Hey, ever since I started hanging out with you, I’ve been relying on you to do all the thinking. Back in the day, when I was on my own, I was sharp as hell."

Jenkins rolled his eyes, unable to hide his disdain for Erin’s shamelessness.

Keira gave Erin a once-over before turning back to Jenkins.

"So, you’re suggesting we stage a fight?" Jenkins asked.

Keira nodded. "Exactly. Erin is technically the leader among us. If she and I had a falling-out, don’t you think Eagle would try to approach me?"

Jenkins’ eyes gleamed with excitement. "I like this plan. If I were Eagle, I’d definitely try to win you over. Crera’s economy is thriving right now, and your connections to the Olsen family, Horton family, and other major families make you an asset nobody would want to pass up."

Erin, pretending to be disappointed, sighed dramatically. "Too bad I’m the leader. If I were the one going undercover, I’d crush it."

At that, both Jenkins and Keira rolled their eyes in unison.

"What’s with those looks?" Erin demanded. "I’m serious! Back when I was in the South family, none of you suspected me, did you?"

Keira sighed. "That’s because you weren’t really acting. You were just being yourself."

"Not true!" Erin pouted. "I’m actually very cunning and devious. I’ve just been pretending to be simple and innocent around you guys. Don’t be fooled by my act!"

"Oh, sure," Keira said flatly before turning to Jenkins. "In the meantime, we’ll need your help. Since Erin’s the leader, it wouldn’t make sense for all of us to turn on her. You’ll need to keep pretending to follow her lead."

Jenkins frowned, shooting Erin a disdainful glance. "I don’t think I can fake that. Me? Following her?"

"Hey! Watch it!" Erin snapped before turning to Keira. "Just you wait. When we fight, it’s going to be so dramatic the whole world will hear about it. I’ll make sure everyone sees just how capable I am!"

With that, Erin stormed off in a huff.

Jenkins turned to Keira. "So, how do you think she’s going to ’fight’ you?"

Keira smiled faintly. "That’s not what I’m worried about. What I really want to know is—when the dust settles, who’s going to come looking for me?"

Jenkins blinked. "You think it’ll be someone we know?"

Keira lowered her gaze. "We’ll find out when they show up."