When Kiran spoke, there was a definite chill in his eyes.


    Sandy quickly piped up, "No way, I promise I won''t be sticking around Summerfield longer than needed!"


    She''d heard enough about Summerfield to know it wasn''t the kind of ce you''d want to visit more than once. "Off you go then."


    Kiran motioned to someone by the door, who brought over her luggage. Sandy was momentarily caught off guard when she saw the suitcase being wheeled in.


    "Brother, how did you manage to pack my bags already?"


    "Summerfield might not be my turf, but nobody there would darey a finger on my little princess. Still, it''s always wise to have your own things ready."


    With that, Kiran ced a stunning butterfly ne around Sandy''s neck, adding, "You''ve always loved the jewelry from their designer, haven''t you? This one''s a special piece I had made just for you. It''s your good luck charm, so don''t lose it, or I''ll be pretty upset." Sandy nced down at the butterfly ne, a smile spreading across her face.


    "How did you know butterflies are my favorite? Thanks, Brother, I''ll keep it safe." "Alright."


    Kiran gave a nod.


    Sandy was eager to hop on a ne to Summerfield to check on Sophie.


    Meanwhile, over in Summerfield, Sophie hadn''t left the Minton family mansion all day.


    She''d lounge in bed when tired and order takeout when hungry.


    By evening, a brisk knock at the door interrupted her.


    When Sophie went to open it, she wasn''t expecting to see Sandy standing there. Trailing behind Sandy was a hefty bodyguard, holding a pink suitcase.


    Sandy rushed in, wrapping Sophie in a big hug, and then said with a hint ofint, "How''ve you been holding up? What''s the deal with you


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    Colby?"


    Sophie paused, surprised.


    Truthfully, she hadn''t anticipated seeing Sandy at this point.


    Just that morning, she had been pondering how The Silent Shadows might make their move against her, or at least what their main goal was. After stirring trouble for Colby and shaking up the big four families, she was curious about their next y.


    So she''d waited all day.


    But instead, Sandy showed up.


    "Colby and I have parted ways. As for the details, even I''m a bit in the dark."


    Sophie offered a vague reply.


    Her eyes drifted to the bodyguard by the door.


    The guy looked like a pro, tall and wearing sunsses, ready for action.


    Sandy caught Sophie''s nce and turned to the bodyguard, saying, "Why are you still standing here? nning to camp out with us? Off you go, I don''t need you here''


    Sandy knew her brother had sent this bodyguard to keep an eye on her.


    With him around, she and Sophie wouldn''t get any privacy.


    "Miss, Mr. Angelo wants me to stay close to ensure your safety, so I can''t leave."? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    "Stay close? Are you nning to follow me to the bathroom too? Out!"