The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

"Selena as I promised you before, I would like you to meet Erick. He is my boyfriend whom I mentioned to you before."

The revelation passed through Selena like a hurricane. She did not know how she would react. She was at loss for words while looking at the entangled hands of Erick and Elle.

She also saw the watch Erick was wearing. It looked familiar to her. It was the same watch Elle bought when they went shopping the last time.

On the other hand, James's mind was laid waste also by that news. He did not know that Elle already had a boyfriend and the worst case was the guy was Erick Lee.

However, it would not change anything. Once he set his eyes on someone, he would not let her get away from him until he gets what he wanted. And Elle was that someone he wanted to possess.

He turned to look at Selena with concern. He knew that his sister has feelings for the detective. This news might also be a big blow to her.

Selena was looking pale but she tried her best to smile at Elle and Erick. 

"Oh, It was him!" Selena managed to say after she recovered from the shock. She sounded normal like she did not feel any disappointment and hurt.

They both had a suspicion especially when they saw Elle acted so sweet with Erick just a while ago and how Erick reacted when he heard the story about Elle saving James. Now, Elle really confirmed it.

"Yes. Now, do you believe me when I told you that he is a low-profile and a shy type person." Elle let out a soft chuckle. Selena just gave her a forced smile.

Selena did not know how long she could hold her emotions. Fortunately, Mrs. Arison came.

"Oh, here they are! Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you are doing good right now. Please enjoy the party. Could you please excuse my son and my daughter for now since the party is about to start and host for tonight is already looking for them."

Mrs. Arison said to them. She greeted them with a bright smile. They returned her greeting with a smile and a nod. Then soon the Arison family left their table.

After they left, Elle and Erick together with the task force members took their seats as they waited for the program to start.

Just like when Selena celebrated her birthday, many important people in the entertainment, politics and the business industry were present tonight.

Girls were wearing different styles of white dresses while boys were wearing black tuxedos. Of course, securities were also scattered in the venue.

The host started to announce the start of the banquet. Musicians were also invited to perform.

Chlarice also arrived at the venue. She went to James to greet him. He also greeted her but the way he treated her tonight was just like she was just a normal guest and nothing more. 

It was different when there were just the two of them in a close room having a passionate make-out session. Tonight he did not act intimately with her which made Chlarice felt upset and disappointed.

This made Chlarice feel more determined in implementing her evil plan and targeting Erick. She scanned the venue to see whether Erick was already there or not.

Meanwhile, the man whom Chlarice was searching for was sitting leisurely on their assigned table while having a serious conversation with his so-called girlfriend.

"Hmm, why did you not mention to me that you also knew James Arison?" Erick started to interrogate Elle.

"Well, I don't think he is important anyway. It is not worth mentioning. Selena is the one who became my friend not him." She replied truthfully. 

However, Erick was not convinced by her answer.

"Not important? You even accepted the flower he gave you. And you did not tell me that he was the one who invited you to this party, not Selena." His voice sounded accusing.

Elle looked at him with disbelief. 'Why do I felt that I was being interrogated by this detective?'

Instead of answering, she also asked him a question.

"Hmm, who is the one who promised Selena that he would attend this party no matter what? Why did you still bother to ask me if you should come or not? You already decided to attend."

"I said to her I will try my best but I did not make any promises to her. You should believe me. I think you are just avoiding my question." Erick explained to her. He sounded sincere so Elle believed him.

"Alright, regarding James, I did not tell you anything about him because I felt like he is not worth mentioning besides you never ask me."

"And about the flower which James sent to me, I gave it to Charles. It is rude to say in front of him 'Oh the flower, it was not me who received it. It was my Boss." 

He believed her so he burst out into laughter when he heard her answer.

"Very good! From now on, you are not allowed to receive flowers from any guy. I am the one acting here as your boyfriend. You should accept mine alone. Is that clear?"

She gave him a weird look but she still agreed in the end. "Okay!"

Then Erick made a mental note 'I should start making a move also. What flower does she like?' 

Soon, the host for tonight announced that the dance floor was now open. The birthday celebrant James Arison together with his gorgeous sister Selena went in the middle of the ballroom hall.

The sweet and soft music began to play and the brother and sister started to dance and sway on the music. Other guests stood up with their partners and accompanied them on the dance floor.

Erick stood before Elle, in all his grandeur. He extended his right hand to her.

"May I have the honor to dance with you, my lady?" Erick said as he invited her. He was grinning gleefully.

There was a soft glimmer in his dark brown eyes as he gazed at her. As she stared back at him she could feel herself become hypnotized by the power behind those breathtaking eyes.

"But... I don't know how to dance!" Elle said as she was hesitating to accept his invitation.

Erick let out a soft chuckle and he bent down to whisper something to her.

"Don't worry, they won't recognize us. We are wearing our mask! Besides I don't know how to dance also."

"But I want to spend my other first with you just like how I shared my first kiss with you. This is also my first dance."

Elle's face heated up when she heard Erick. Her dark alluring eyes shone behind the mask as she placed her hand in his.

A gentle smile appeared on his face as soon as their hands touched. Elle stood up from her seat and he guided her on the dance floor.

Erick placed his hand on her waist while Elle put her hands on his broad shoulders. Their eyes never left each other. They never talked but their eyes were communicating with each other.

They said that the eyes never lie and they were the windows into someone's soul. Both their eyes shined with so many emotions.

They could no longer deny the attraction they felt towards each other. The sweet and gentle smile never left their faces as their body and feet moved along the music mimicking each other.

Erick pulled her closer as he whispered to her ear.

"Elle, did I tell you that you look so stunning tonight? I was really captivated." Erick said with his husky seductive voice. Elle's face flushed red as she blushed because of his words.

"You too Mr. detective. You look so gorgeous. You are the most handsome guy here tonight." Elle returned his compliment with another compliment.

Erick smiled as he was satisfied with her reply. "Hmm, Thank you. I did not know you are also good at complimenting someone."

"Hmm. I seldom give a compliment to someone, so be proud of it."

Erick burst out into laughter. "Yeah, I am very proud right now because you are my first dance, my lady!"

"Hey, I am talking about a different thing." Elle gently hit his shoulder.

Erick let out another chuckle. "I know."

From a distance, 2 pairs of eyes were watching the sweet interaction between Erick and Elle.

"Brother, do you really like Elle?" Selena asked James.

"Hmm, I was attracted to her beauty so I guess I like her. Why?" James gave her a questioning look.

"I like her too. But... I am not happy when I learned that Erick is her boyfriend. I think I already fall to Erick." Selena said to him truthfully. Sadness was evident to her eyes.

James did not know how to console his sister. Selena spoke up again.

"Brother help me. I really like Erick. He is the only guy I really wanted for the first time." Selena pleaded him.

"What do you want me to do?" James asked her.

"Help me break them apart brother. I want Erick and you also want Elle. Steal Elle from him. I will help you. Just make her fall for you." Selena suggested to her brother.

A sly smile appeared on James's face. "I am also planning to do that. Don't worry my dear sister. I will help you get the man that you like." James promised her. 'I will also make Elle mine.'

Aside from Arison's siblings, there was also someone who had an evil plan tonight. It was Chlarice. She was also staring at the direction of Erick and Elle.

"Hmm, so it looks like he brought his girlfriend tonight. This will be an exciting night. Wait for me, my dear detective." Chlarice mumbled to herself.