The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

After the dance, Erick and Elle went back to their table. Different menu and drinks served per table.

There was also a buffet on the side corner of the venue where the guests could grab another serving of any food that they wanted.

While the guests were having dinner, there was a live band performing. Some famous musicians and singers were invited to perform.

"Do you want any desserts? I will get it for you." Erick asked Elle when he noticed that she already finished her food.

Elle thought for a while before she nodded.

"I want some fruits and a cake," Elle replied afterward.

Erick chuckled before he stood up to get her the food she mentioned.

"Wait for me."

"Thank you, Love! " She said that made Erick laughed cheerfully.

Bryan felt a little envious when he saw how Erick and Elle treated each other well so he couldn't help himself from staring at the girl beside him with a hopeful look.

"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?" April asked Bryan as she noticed his intense gaze.

"Hmm, how about you? Do you want to eat something more? I will get it for you." Bryan asked April also.

April looked at him with disbelief. She knew that Bryan was trying to do the same thing Erick just did for Elle.

"Are you really asking me that? You knew I am on my diet." April glared at him.

Bryan just smiled at her sheepishly and he leaned towards her.

"No need to be conscious of your figure. I like you just the way you are." Bryan whispered to April.

April was taken aback by his sudden action. His closeness made her heart skipped a beat.

She didn't know when did she start to be affected by his presence.

On the other hand, the other guys just shook their heads, regretting that they didn't bring any dates tonight. They envied their Chief tonight as he was enjoying the company of his lovely girlfriend.

Meanwhile, Chlarice's eyes scanned the venue with determination to search for Erick when she saw him in the buffet corner.

He was standing there alone, very handsome in his black tuxedo.

"He is really the best looking man in this party. I really want to have him for myself, just for me. Let the game begins." Chlarice mumbled to herself.

Chlarice had a taller frame and a slender body like a catwalk model. She also had a face that rendered her irresistible to men.

That was one of the reasons she was confident tonight that her plan to seduce Erick would be successful.

Now, she found the opportunity to approach him.

Erick was busy picking up desserts for Elle. When he was about to pick the apple, a delicate hand touched his.

"Sorry, you can get it first," Erick said as he turned to look at the lady who also wanted to get the apple.

"Thank you, Detective Erick," Chlarice said with her sweetest voice.

Erick was a little bit surprised when he heard her call his name. This lady knew him.

Chlarice was rejoicing inside seeing Erick's surprise reaction.

Chlarice giggled and she removed her mask.

"Hello Detective Erick we meet again... it has been a long time since I last saw you." Chlarice was now looking at him in the eyes with her sweetest smile.

Erick didn't remember her so he just smiled at her awkwardly.

"Sorry Miss, it seems that I am forgetful sometimes. May I know your name?" Erick said politely.

Since the girl knew him and greeted him first so it was rude if he would just ignore her so decided to engage in a simple conversation with her.

On the other hand, Chlarice was disappointed since Erick didn't remember her.

"I am Chlarice, you don't remember me?"

Erick frowned and tried to remember this girl. After a few seconds, he could just remember the girl a little.

"Ah ok, now I remember, you are the actress Chlarice," Erick said as he smiled apologetically.

Erick was about to excuse himself to leave but Chlarice kept on talking to him. So he couldn't find the right timing to leave her without offending her.

"By the way Erick, how are the members of Alpha? I missed them so much. I enjoyed their company when I used to visit your team at the headquarters." Chlarice said to him cheerfully.

"They are also here. Do you want to see them?" Erick said it so that he could now leave. He thought that Elle was now waiting for him.

Chlarice's eyes brightened when she heard it. "Sure...let's go to them."

'Nice...This is going according to my plan. I'm gonna meet his girlfriend also.'

Unknown to them, there was already a pair of eyes watching them for a while now.

Elle was frowning as she asked Rose, "Do you know that girl who is having a conversation right now with Erick?"

Rose turned to look at the direction of Erick. Her eyes widened when she recognized that girl.

"Ahem, that girl is Chlarice, the famous actress that April mentioned before when April got drunk," she said to her truthfully. Rose had a worried expression on her face. It looked like Chlarice was pestering Erick right now.

She was observing Elle's face, anticipating her reaction. "Hmm... so it was her." Elle was looking at them intently then an evil smile appeared on her face.

Rose looked confused when she saw Elle's smile. She didn't expect that kind of reaction from her.

Erick and Chlarice were now walking towards their table. Chlarice saw that someone in the table was already staring at them.

Then suddenly she moved closer to Erick and wrapped her arms in Erick's free hand. His other hand was holding a plate with desserts and fruits.

Erick stopped on his track because of the sudden advances of Chlarice. She looked at him and said "Sorry I have to hold your arms, Erick, you walked really fast." She reasoned out.

Erick looked helplessly at the girl. They already caught the attention of other guests nearby. They recognized Chlarice and Erick since they were both not wearing a mask.

She heard that other guests were now talking about them. They thought Erick was her date for tonight. Someone also said that they matched together, handsome and pretty.

Erick whispered to her. "Ahem, Chlarice, I think some people are talking about us. Can you let go of my hand?"

"Hmm, I don't want to." She said stubbornly as she pouted at him. Erick was speechless.

"Let me hold your arms detective. I will let you go once we arrive at your table." Chlarice requested him.

Erick was put in a difficult situation right now. He didn't want her to hold his arm but he didn't know how to reject her without being rude.

He asked her already but she refused to let go. He couldn't remove her arms since he was holding a plate in his other hand.

"Okay, I will let go of your hand but promise me you will dance with me tonight," Chlarice suggested.

'I don't think that is also a good idea. Should I need to choose between two lesser evil? D*mn, this girl keeps on delaying  me for too long.'

"Alright, you can let go of my hand now," Erick said as he agreed. Chlarice smiled victoriously before she let go of his hand.

'Finally! Elle is waiting for me!' Erick sighed deeply.

Then Erick continued to walk along with Chlarice.

When they were near the table Chlarice made another move on Erick.

"Ah! Erick!" She called Erick's attention as she faked her act.

She made it look like she accidentally tripped on her ankle and directly falling to him.

Erick was quick to move to catch her. With his strength, he managed to catch Chlarice waist using his one arm while the other was still holding the plate.

"Thank you, Erick, for catching me!"

Chlarice was smiling widely because of his action. She was now very close to Erick and she grabbed that opportunity to kiss his lips.

However, before her lips landed on his lips she heard someone called Erick that made Erick turn at the direction of that voice.

Erick was staring at Elle's dark eyes which looked like sharp daggers when he felt something soft and warm touch his cheek.

As if Erick's body had a mind of his own, he gently pushed away from him the girl in his side. His eyes were still focused on Elle.

Elle's lips already formed a thin line on her beautiful face while her brows were locked together which indicates that she was now upset and unhappy.

Chlarice was rejoicing when she saw the girl who was looking upset in front of them.

'This is it. His girlfriend looks mad already. Haha. Come at me and make a commotion so that you will embarrass yourself.'

Other members of the task force also saw what happened and they were waiting whether Elle would slap the girl who just kissed her boyfriend in front of her.

Elle walked towards Erick and Chlarice. She stopped in front of Erick. Erick was silently observing the girl.

He knew he did something wrong.

Elle raised her hand and wiped the area where Chlarice had just kissed Erick using the tissue in her hand.

"Love, be careful. Don't let anybody touch or kiss you. There is a virus spreading these days. It is quite alarming. We didn't know if someone here is already a carrier of that virus."

Everyone was astonished. What they expect her to do did not happen.

And d*mn, she just wiped Erick's face where Chlarice's kiss landed!

And she just said indirectly that Chlarice might be a carrier of a virus. It looked like an insult to Chlarice.

Chlarice was now very furious at her. 'How dare she call me a virus carrier?!!'

Erick didn't also expect her to do that but he played along with her.

"Sorry Love. I understand. It won't happen again. But... if you are the one carrying the virus, I don't mind even if you kiss me so many times."

Elle:"..." 

Chlarice:"..."

Rose:"..."

Bryan:"..."

April:"..."

Other task force members:"..."

Everyone had different surprise expression because of Erick's remarks.

'D*mn our Chief Detective Inspector is also an expert at sweet-talking!'