The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

The next day, Elle went to Falcon Cafe early in the morning. Erick dropped her there before he went to their headquarters.

Last night, they informed Erick's parents about their marriage registration and their plan of holding a wedding ceremony after a month.

Just like what Erick had expected, Sarah was both surprised and happy hearing that news. Finally, her son was now settling down with Elle as his wife.

She was also excited about their wedding ceremony that's why she said she wanted to go there in a week and assist them in the preparation.

His father, Raymond, also decided to accompany his mother once she came to visit them. He also congratulated both of them.

So next week, Erick and Elle would be expecting their arrival. They also asked the couple to visit their hometown in order to meet the other relatives of Erick, especially his grandparents.

Elle was a little bit nervous about that idea. She was not sure if Erick's grandparents would also like her. She was concerned about how they would react if they knew that she had no family.

There were no people on her side that's why Erick brought up the topic about Mr. Morgan yesterday. He was the only person who was with Elle whom she considered as her family.

She decided to talk about this with Phantom today that's why she came to the Cafe very early. Aside from that she also needed to check the investigation report which was sent to her by Charles.

She grabbed the opportunity that Elena was not yet present at the Cafe. Elle entered their secret base inside the Cafe. She immediately headed to her computer.

She checked her email. The information came from Charles. It was about the whereabouts of Alfonso Ramirez, the leader of the gang who attacked her family 16 years ago.

Elle frowned after reading the report of Charles. She found out that Alfonso Ramirez became branch leader of the Dark Knight Organization a year after her family got murdered.

His gang got disbanded. The members went to their separate ways, managing their own businesses.

"This is interesting. The Dark Knight Organization became his backing. Is it possible that Dark Knight has involvement in my parent's death?" Elle mumbled as she marveled at that possibility.

Elle's eyes were still fixed on the monitor as she continued reading the rest of the report. Alfonso Ramirez was managing a facility in the countryside. Details about this facility were still unknown.

"Charles is really efficient in his work to have a grasp of this information." Elle smiled as she praised her partner Charles.

"You look so happy. Is that the feeling of being married?"

Elle heard Phantom's voice behind. She turned around to see Phantom grinning at her. She returned his smile with another gentle smile.

"Master, you are here!" Elle said as she stood up to approach him.

"Congratulations my dear!" Phantom said as he greeted her.

"Thank you, Master." Elle could not stop herself but hug him.

She was delighted and thankful at the same time. Elle was not like this, but since she met Erick, she became warmer. 

Phantom was a little bit astonished when Elle suddenly hugged him. He smiled faintly as he patted the back of her head.

"Will you walk me down the aisle during my wedding ceremony, Master?" Elle asked him.

Phantom was very touched after hearing her words. His heart was jumping in joy. This means that Elle was acknowledging him as her father that's why he was so happy right now.

"Of course, yes!" he said with a hoarse voice.

Elle giggled after sensing the changes in his voice. "Are you crying, Master? Is the legendary assassin, Phantom, becoming emotional right now?" Elle teased him.

"Dummy! You are spouting nonsense. No one is crying." Phantom immediately turned around to hide his face.

Elle just let out another chuckle. She knew that her master felt a little bit embarrassed so she stopped teasing him.

"Master, Erick wanted to find Mr. Morgan. He learned about your other identity and your connection to me as my benefactor when he asked someone to investigate my other identity." Elle informed him.

"He wanted to meet him and invite him to our wedding. But the problem is he already met you as being Charles's father. What should we do about this?" She asked his opinion regarding the matter.

Phantom rubbed his chin as he was thinking of the best solution for that. His eyes brightened up when he remembered someone who could help them.

"Hmm, your uncle Antoine. He could pretend to be Mr. Morgan. Besides, he is also a businessman." 

"Are you referring to your friend, Master?"

"Yes. It's him. He called me from the other day. Currently, he is investigating someone. He will come here to visit us after he completes his task." There was a hint of excitement in his voice while saying those words.

"It looks like you are excited to see him again." Elle grinned at him. Phantom's face was very transparent right now.

"Yes, I do." He admitted.

"I also want to meet your friend, Master. I heard he is your awesome partner." Elle said as she walked back to her computer.

Phantom followed her as he said: "Yes. He is like Charles, someone we can always rely on."

"Speaking of Charles, see this Master. It's the information he got after investigating Alfonso." Elle showed him the computer screen. Phantom took his time to read the information.

"Master… unfolding the truth about my parents' death and getting revenge against those people who were involved, that's my last mission as Catseye. I want to settle down for good after that. I want to live peacefully with Erick." Elle told him truthfully how she felt right now.

Phantom focused his gaze on Elle's face. He could see a series of emotions in her eyes. He knew it. Elle found her new reason to live. He was glad after knowing that. 

Before, he was afraid that once Elle got her revenge, she would also try to take her life. Since from the beginning, Elle had told him so many times that the only reason she was alive right now was that she still didn't get her revenge.

Now, he wouldn't worry about Elle's suicidal thoughts. Erick became an important part of her life. She wanted to start a new life with him and Phantom understood her.

"Then, we should double time so that we can finish all of these as soon as possible. I wish you to have a new life now, Elle. I will support you as always." Phantom told her.

Elle was really grateful at Phantom. He was her biggest support.

"Then, let me handle this. I will go now to that area and investigate further about this Alfonso. You will be busy preparing your wedding so, in the meantime, I will be the one to travel to the countryside." he said to her as he also wanted to finish this mission as soon as possible.

"I understand, Master. Thank you so much for your help."

"Okay. I have to go now. Tell Charles that I will be gone for a few weeks. That location is very far away here." Phantom was about to leave when Elle stopped him.

"What do you mean, Master. Are you leaving now? As in today." Elle looked at him with disbelief.

"Yes, my dear. I don't want to waste any more time. The early we finish this mission, the early you can start your new life with your beloved husband." Phantom patted her as he gave her a reassuring smile.

Without waiting for Elle's reply, Phantom left the room. She just stayed rooted on her spot, watching Phantom's figure as he vanished in her line of sight.

Phantom's words really comforted her and had touched her heart. She could feel his fatherly love for her. Even though, she lost her family but she found a new one.

She lived in hatred that she failed to notice before the love and care that Phantom was giving her. She always put a barrier with other people including Phantom and Charles.

She acted cold and always showed a brave front. She never showed them her weaknesses. She thought she was fighting her demon all alone, but the truth was Phantom, and Charles were always there, backing her up and supporting her.

On that day, Phantom left and set his journey to the countryside. Elle and Elena were the ones who remained at the Falcon Cafe. It was already noon time but Charles didn't arrive yet.

"Sis, what happened to Sir Tom and Sir Charles? Why is it they are not here today?" Elena couldn't stop herself from asking Elle.

A deep frown appeared on Elle's face. She was also wondering why Charles was not yet around.

"Sir Tom informed me that he would go for an out of town trip today but regarding sir Charles, I didn't hear anything from him. Did he not tell you something, yesterday?"

Elena shook her head. "Yesterday, he also came here in the afternoon. He told me that he did some errands but he did not mention that he would be late today."

"Yes, he also called me yesterday. Wait, I will try to call him." Elle said to Elena as she picked up her phone.

Elle dialed Charles's number. She frowned when the call failed to connect. His phone was unattended.

"Sis, how is it? Do you think Boss Charles gets sick?" Elena's face was painted with worries and concerns.

Elle shook her head as she answered her. "I can't contact him. I think his phone is switched off right now." 

She also started to worry. She felt uneasy. She had a nagging feeling about this. She didn't ask Charles to do something today. And she even told him yesterday that they would see each other today.

"Sis, let's ask sir Tom. Maybe he knows something, besides he is Boss Charles's father and they are living at the same house." Elena suggested to Elle.

Unknown to Elena, Charles and Phantom were not living together since they were just pretending to be father and son. They both had a different place to stay.

Elle could not tell her that, so in the end she also tried calling Phantom. Unfortunately, he had no idea about Charles. The last time they saw each other was also last night after they closed the Cafe.

"Elena, is it okay with you if I will leave you here at Falcon Cafe? I will visit sir Charles at his place and find out what happened to him."

"Don't worry about me, sis. I can manage. You should go and check on him. I am afraid that he is not feeling well today." Elena's concern for Charles was evident to her face.

Then Elle immediately left Falcon Cafe and headed to Charles's place.