Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1048

Instantly, Marshmallow leaped off from Shannon's embrace. Its chubby tail fluffed up, and it crouched low, taking on a ready-to-attack posture as it faced the door.

The four brothers were stunned on the side. No one questioned the credibility of Shannon's words, and Hank instinctively shielded Zane.

Scott, on the other hand, fished out his pink utility knife and edged closer to Shannon.

Caleb initially took a step back, but seeing the reactions of his two younger cousins, he froze for a moment and then stepped forward again.

He reached out, attempting to pull Scott behind him, to which the latter said annoyingly, "Stop pulling me, Cal. Get to the back."

Scott's displeased tone upset Caleb. "You get to the back!"

Had he forgotten how old he was? Why would they need him, the youngest, to stand at the frontline?

At that thought, Caleb's heart shuddered. He seemed to have forgotten something again.

Whenever anything happened, the person who stood at the forefront, protecting everyone, was only 18 years old. She was the second youngest among them.

Guilty, he was about to say something when Shannon piped up. "All of you, stay outside."

With that, she ignored them and unlocked the door with a passcode before disappearing into the apartment.

Meanwhile, Marshmallow darted inside after her. Scott, too, followed without hesitation, explaining, "I have an emerald pendant. I can go with her."

Hank and Zane locked eyes. "So do we," they thought, before heading into the unit as well.

Caleb was at a loss for words. He didn't have anything.

Just like that, Shannon stared at it briefly before exiting the room. As the group thought she was ready to search another room, she suddenly turned around and shot a talisman toward that flying squirrel.

The group watched as the previously motionless flying squirrel plush toy twitched its ear tips. The next second, it sprang into action with surprising agility, dodging the talisman and quickly darting toward the window.

Luckily, Shannon had anticipated its movement and sealed its escape route beforehand.

The flying squirrel plush toy flicked its long tail and, with a flash of its dark, gleaming eyes, exuded a fierce glint. To everyone's surprise, it lunged straight toward Shannon.

She raised her hand, just about to make a move, when she saw Marshmallow darting forward with a swift leap, positioning itself protectively in front of her. With a snarl, it opened its mouth, ready to bite.

At that, the group thought they would see the two animals fighting each other with bared teeth. Unexpectedly, the flying squirrel, which had been glaring with fierce eyes, suddenly changed direction mid-air.

With a swift motion, it darted toward the door, taking advantage of the moment when Shannon and Marshmallow were unprepared. In the blink of an eye, it slipped through the gap in the door and escaped.