Pierce recognized the impracticality of applying the same rules to Eric as the established members, leading him to grant Eric special privileges.

Eric would join the mission only during significant Combat Department operations requiring his combat prowess. The rest of the time, Eric had the flexibility to arrange his schedule as he wished.

The privileges were substantial, and Pierce knew that typical missions might not make the best use of Eric's extraordinary skills.

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Back home, Sylvia carefully observed Eric and exclaimed, "You look really good in this outfit! Our family has produced an extraordinary figure!"

She hadn't expected Eric to reach the current level of success. She still remembered when he first contacted her—he had been struggling with the pressure of 30,000 dollars. Reality proved that she had not misjudged him or chosen the wrong person.

Eric smiled. "Don't flatter me too much. Otherwise, I might become arrogant!"

Faced with such power, Eric couldn't deny feelin