Chapter 914 Under the Radar

"Head to Tully City to check it out?" Minerva caught the surprise in my voice and gave a small nod, confused. "Ms. Scott, is something up?" I shook my head, my mind racing with Rebecca's warnings. "Got a date set for this scouting trip?" I asked, already plotting my next move. "Looks like next Wednesday's the day. Uncle Marcus mentioned that if you're alright with the project details, he's ready to send someone over." I nodded, my mind racing with thoughts before I finally spoke up, "You know what? Let's skip on having anyone else check it out. How about you and I head over there ourselves?" Minerva's eyes widened in surprise. "Just the two of us?" she asked. "Ms. Scott, most of the work's tucked away in the mountains, and with the civil unrest at the border, isn't it a bit risky?" She quickly added, "It's not that I'm scared or anything. It's you I'm worried about. Uncle Marcus might not be thrilled about you going in person." I gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't sweat it.