The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Elle failed to hide her troubled expression at the mention of Erick's name. Now that her identity was revealed to James, she didn't know how long she could still hide it from Erick. 

Even if she could successfully escape here tonight she could not guarantee that James wouldn't reveal her identity to the police authorities most especially to Erick.

The deafening silence that followed after James asked her the question was broken by a ripple of smothered laughter that bubbled up in the room. James's laughter was dry and filled with mockery.

"Oh, so the detective had no idea that he proposed to a girl who he is supposed to catch. Wow, the self-righteous detective fell in love with a criminal who is a killer assassin." James mocked her in disdain.

"You deceived us all. I wonder how he will react if he finds out about this," he added.

James just rubbed salt in her wound. He was attacking her with his words cruelly by using Erick. She could not deny the fact that she was truly affected by this. This was one of her weaknesses.

But this was not the time to talk about her personal life. She clenched her fists. She must not show her enemies how important Erick is to her, or else just like Charles, he would become their target just to go against her.

In an instant, Elle was able to mask her emotions as she stared at him coldly with a stern face.

"I didn't ask you to have a good talk just to bring up my personal relationship with that detective. That detective is just like a chess piece in my game." There was a sneer across her lips.

James was taken aback by her answer. He didn't expect her to say that. Should he be glad to hear that coming from her?

Meanwhile, Black Shadow who was just listening on the side just raised his brows as his curiosity was piqued by their conversation. He could see through her lies.

Then a smirk formed in his face. 'So that explained everything. I guess that detective they are referring to was the one who caught me and was shot by Reaper. Catseye had a close relationship with him that's why she killed Reaper as her revenge.'

"Chess piece my a*s!" Black Shadow mumbled to himself.

Seeing that James fell silent, Elle didn't want to beat around the bush anymore as she said:

"I saved your life before. I hope you can honor your words and fulfill the favor I will ask you. Will you hear me out?"

She told him that in a cold voice however, she looked at him with her pleading eyes. James was rendered speechless as he met her gaze.

Elle's decision of saving James before and making him be indebted to her, she would make use of that favor now. That one was her trump card and only hope in this tricky situation.

James was having conflicting emotions at this moment then a certain conversation with Elle popped up in his mind.

{ "By the way, if you need help just tell me. Besides, I still owe you one favor, for saving me." James said. }

{ "Don't worry, I will tell you once I needed you to return that favor to me," Elle assured him. }

"Heh, why should I do that?" A smug smile appeared on his handsome face as he looked at her with ridicule in his eyes.

Elle didn't respond to him, instead, she was just silently staring at him with her imploring eyes, not breaking their eye contact. Her stare had a certain power that could move James's heart. 

He was the one who looked away first. His heart was beating rapidly in his chest. He ground his teeth as he cursed himself inwardly.

'Why is it she could easily affect my feelings? She is my father's murderer. For goodness' sake James, have a grip of yourself.' he thought, feeling so helpless.

Seconds later, James sighed deeply as he said: "What is it that you want?"

Elle's face brightened up after hearing his words. James saw it- her hopeful look. Now, he couldn't take his eyes off her.

"Save his life. Please send him to the hospital right now. I am the one who you really want. He already suffered a lot because of me." Elle turned to Charles, her face was painted with concerns and worries.

James and Black Shadow were both startled. They thought she would ask James to let her go but instead, she asked him to save her middleman. 

Black Shadow didn't expect her to care about someone. He believed that Catseye was ruthless and vicious who only cares about herself but he was mistaken.

James, although surprised but he was satisfied with her request. It was better than asking him to release her because this time he had no plan of letting her go, either because of personal grudge or some other personal reasons.

Then James picked up his phone as he dialed Spike's number. It was answered right away.

"Come inside." James simply said before he hung up. It did not take long when the door was opened and Spike's broad figure greeted their sights.

"Order some men to send this guy to the nearest hospital asap," James told him.

Spike was dumbstruck upon hearing that but in the end, he obeyed his order. He walked towards the unconscious Charles and he carried him. When they were already outside the room, Elle heard Spike give his order to bring Charles in the hospital immediately.

Elle heaved a sigh of relief. She still believed in James that he would honor his own words. Now, what she needed to do was to leave this place and return to her home where her husband was waiting for her.

She needed to go back before he finds out that she had left the house. She was thinking about how she would handle things after this. When Elle was not paying attention, Black Shadow grabbed that chance to apprehend her.

Distructed by her own thoughts, Elle failed to notice Black Shadow who already charged in and restrained her by grabbing her tightly from behind while pointing a dagger on her neck. She let her guard down the moment James fulfilled her request. That was her mistake.

Spike also entered the room again. Black Shadow signaled him to come over and take Elle's weapons. He complied immediately. However, when he was about to do a body search on her, a large hand stopped Spike.

James was the one who did it as he searched and removed Elle's daggers and weapons hidden on her clothes and around her body. After that, James stood up in front of her while Black Shadow was holding her in place from behind.

With a frosty look on his face, James held Elle's chin tightly meeting her dark alluring eyes.

"You will never leave this place unless you will follow my orders and the things that I want. Your life is in my hands now." James emphasized his words. His gaze was so fierce as he threatened her.

'Elle, you are mine now.' He thought to himself as he smiled coldly at her before he turned around.

"Detain her to the room next to my office," he ordered Black Shadow and Spike.

Spike and Black Shadow looked at him confusedly with the same questions in mind. 'Aren't they supposed to torture her in this dungeon? This place is suited for her, why is it they need to bring her to a room next to his office?'

They noticed the changes in the attitude of James towards Catseye. They couldn't understand him. They didn't know what James was thinking at this moment. He was behaving so weirdly. What James is planning to do with Catseye now?

James was about to leave the room when Elle spoke up again in a demanding tone.

"Let me go now," she said firmly, causing James to halt in his step.

He turned around to look at her. "You already used the favor I gave you. You have no right to ask me that now," he said to her amusedly.

A dashing smile flashed across her beautiful face. Elle was not worried at all. She was staring at him with full confidence that made Spike and James furrowed their brows.

"I am not asking you nor requesting you. I am negotiating with you right now. Release me if you don't want anything to happen to your beloved sister, Selena."

Black Shadow was laughing inwardly. He was amazed by Catseye. She still had something up her sleeve. 

'Having a secret advantage that she can still utilize at any given time when she badly needed it. Very commendable.' He thought to himself. Catseye really lived up to her reputation.

"Lady Selena?" Spike blurted out in shock, deep concern was written all over his face.

Hearing her words, James's eyes were filled with anger. His face had a gloomy expression that was dark as charcoal. He was about to say something when he stopped midway as he saw Spike suddenly hit Elle on her face.

It was hard enough to make the corner of her lips bleed from the impact.

"What did you do to Lady Selena?!!" Spike exclaimed as he tugged Elle at her collar. His bloodshot eyes glared at her as if he was ready to kill her.

"SPIKE! STOP!" James shouted angrily at Spike, bringing him back to his cool after losing his control because of rage. With his trembling hands, he released Elle out of his tight grasp.