The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

On the same night, Erick and Elle opened the file containing the reports and results of the investigation regarding Elle's identity.

The investigator didn't get much information but it showed some information when Elle was staying abroad. It said in the report that Elle Claveria went abroad to pursue her study at the age of 14 with the help of her benefactor named Mr. Morgan, a mysterious businessman.

Elle remembered that after she did her first killing as an assassin, targeting the person who was involved in her family's death Phantom took her abroad.

After she lost control during her first mission, Phantom convinced her to train further and pursue her study at the same time using her identity as Elle Claveria. They stayed overseas for almost four years.

It was also written in the report that she was a very intelligent person that at the age of 14 the school academy abroad allowed her to take the course computer programming and finished it in just three years.

At the age of 18, Elle went back to the country. That was the end of the report. The investigator failed to track her whereabouts after she came back to the country.

It was expected that he was not able to find anything after that, since that year, Elle started her journey as a full-pledged assassin, Catseye. That year, Phantom introduced Charles to her and they started accepting missions.

She hid her identity in public as she began to work meticulously as an assassin. In just one year, the assassin named Catseye became infamous in the underground world.

Her viciousness and ruthlessness had spread very fast in the country catching the attention of the police authorities and the government. Because of her reputation, they called Catseye as the Devilish Assassin who is feared by many.

After three years of failure in catching Catseye, the government built a special task force assigned in every case involving her, that Task Force was none other than but the Special Task Force Eagle headed by Captain Jason.

So in the end, her whereabouts being Catseye were not put in the records. She was observing Erick's reaction after reading the report. There were still unanswered questions.

The investigator failed to find out her connection to Skull Gang and that was one of the questions Erick had in mind right now.

"Hmm, you took a nice course, do you want to join our team? Your computer skills just like Rose can be helpful in our investigation." Erick suddenly blurted out of the blue.

Elle was taken aback after hearing his offer. She did not know whether she should laugh or cry.

'Erick, are you trying to make things more complicated?' Elle could not help herself but give Erick a strange look.

"Hey, why are you giving me such a kind of look? Did I say something wrong? Don't you think it is a great idea?" Erick asked her when he noticed her giving him an are-you-serious kind of look.

Elle raised her brows as she answered his question with another question. "Why do you think that it is a great idea?"

"Because if you will work there then you will be with me twenty-four seven," Erick said matter-of-factly.

A cheeky smile appeared on his handsome face after saying those words. He wanted to see and be with her at all times that's why he suggested that idea. He did not want to be separated from her, afraid that she would disappear again from his side.

Elle just shook her head as she glanced at him with disbelief. "You are really shameless Mr. Detective."

Erick burst into laughter. She was right and he admitted to himself that he was becoming more shameless when it comes to her. He pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her.

"I still wonder what is the reason why Skull Gang is targeting you." Erick was not able to stop himself from asking that question.

He was trying his luck if Elle would somehow give him a clue or idea about that. He wanted to help her and protect her from them but he was also curious why Elle got involved with those people.

'Did she becomes part of that organization after she returns in the country at that time?' He thought to himself.

Elle knew it. Erick won't stop asking questions about the Skull Gang and their motives. She knew that he was trying hard to learn the story behind because he wanted to protect her.

'I am sorry Erick, I can't tell you the reason why.'

Sensing the awkward atmosphere between them after Erick raised that question, Elle spoke up something to lighten the mood.

"Hmm, maybe the leader of Skull Gang fell in love with me but I refused to accept him. His ego was hurt and now he was using a force just to get me. You know, I am quite a beauty. Hehehe." Elle tried to crack some jokes about it and make fun of the situation as Erick became serious.

Elle made up some absurd story just to lighten the atmosphere and to stop Erick from thinking seriously about Skull Gang. However, her statement made the Detective become more unhappy.

Since Erick knew that Elle was just faking her amnesia, he couldn't help himself but ponder that her last statement might be true. Because of that, he was now having a wild imagination.

Elle gazed up only to see Erick's darkened expression. 'Eh… why does he look like that? Did I say something wrong?' Elle pondered to herself.

"Hey, don't take my words seriously. I am just kidding hehe. I don't remember anything. I am just spouting nonsense because you look so serious a while ago." Elle said to appease Erick.

She smiled at him sheepishly, feeling guilty for ruining his mood. Erick remained silent while looking at her intently.

Elle heaved a sigh of defeat. She was regretting saying those words. She did not know if he was mad, upset, or just jealous.

'Okay. Let's resort to another strategy to make this man happy.'

"Hmm. Alright! Let's register our marriage tomorrow!" Elle mumbled suddenly in which she succeeded in gaining and diverting Erick's attention.

She flashed her most charming and sweetest smile as she focused her gaze at Erick's face which contained mixed emotions at that moment.

"How about Mom and Dad? Should we inform them about our decision? Oh, should we ask for another leave of absence tomorrow? We just came back to work yesterday." Elle started to talk non-stop as she changed the topic.

"Oh right, we should process the requirements first. Actually, I felt nervous and excited right now. Are we sure about this? Do we-"

Elle was talking non-stop but the next few words she made were swallowed up by his mouth. This time, his kiss was very gentle, slow and passionate, kissing her tenderly with so much love.

There was no greater joy for this man than to know that the woman he loved was willing to entrust her life to him.

Elle felt Erick's heartbeat against her chest. He had a heartbeat, one that reverberated through her as if it was her own.

Despite all those lies, there was only one truth at this moment: They loved each other so much.

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The next morning, Kesly asked Kevin to accompany her in a certain place at the City Z. Kevin drove her to that place wondering what Kelsy was trying to do. They stopped and parked the car in an alleyway near a certain store. Kevin surveyed his surroundings after they got out of the car.

"What are we doing here?" Kevin asked her, there was a hint of boredom in his voice.

Kelsy did not answer his question, instead, she just smiled mischievously at him as she pulled him inside the Cafe.

"We are supposed to start searching for Catseye not to go in some random places just to satisfy your craving for sweets," Kevin complained to her.

Kelsy just let out a soft chuckle and she ignored his brother's complaints.

After ordering food, they choose to sit in a corner. A deep frown appeared on Kevin's face as he watched the carefree behavior of his twin sister. He just sighed in frustration.

"Did you get any information from Black Shadow last night?" Kevin asked her with a serious tone. Kelsy glanced at her brother, sensing the hint of irritation in his voice.

If it was not for the sake of their mission then Kevin won't allow her to be near Black Shadow. She purposely approached him last night in order to get some information about Catseye.

Thinking about what happened last night, she unconsciously bit her lower lip.

"I am asking you, Kelsy. Answer me," he said in a demanding tone.

"We didn't get to talk about our target," Kelsy said truthfully that made Kevin feel disappointed with her.

"Oh, I am not yet done, brother. But I found something in his pocket last night." Kelsy grinned at her brother.

"What is it then?" Kevin asked her, interested in what she was about to say.

"Here!" Kelsy pointed out her index finger downward.

"What do you mean?" Kevin was a little bit confused with her answer.

"This address was written on that piece of paper. I thought there is something we can find here that's why I brought you here today." Kelsy explained to him her true motive of coming there.

Kevin's eyes automatically roamed around the Cafe after hearing Kelsy's explanation.

"Falcon Cafe." he suddenly blurted out as he read the name of the Cafe.

"Is Black Shadow investigating someone at this Cafe? Is it related to Catseye?" Kevin could not stop himself but mumble.

"I am also curious, brother. That's why we are here to investigate." Kelsy said cheerfully to him.