The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

After leaving XXX Crime Investigation Headquarters, Erick drove to the City Z Jail Detention Center. Today, he came to get the answer of Carlo Vello and Diego De Dios about the proposal he gave them the last time he visited them.

Erick was just one condition: Information in exchange for their protection. He knew that Carlo and Diego were quite frightened after he told them about the new Catseye.

He was hoping for their positive response. However, Erick didn't know that Alfonso Ramirez had already contacted both Diego and Carlo. He even assured them of their safety.

"We meet again, detective!" Carlo said. There was confidence in his words.

Erick's brows creased into a frown, seeing how confident Carlo and Diego now. 'What happened? They didn't look anxious now.'

"Did you think it over… about my offer?" Erick asked them directly.

"Are you willing to talk now?" he added.

Carlo and Diego just burst out laughing while looking at him mockingly.

"We already told you before. We have no idea about the incident you've mentioned to us. You're mistaken." Diego said with a sly smirk on his face.

Erick closed his fists tightly. He was trying his best not to lose his cool.

"You've threatened the wrong people, Mr. Detective. We are not afraid of Catseye. She can come here if she likes. By doing that, then it will be advantageous to your end. Maybe Catseye might be get caught here." Carlo said, provoking Erick more.

"Well… I think there's no reason for me to keep talking with the two of you. You are unwilling to take my offer. I hope you will not regret your decision." 

After saying that, Erick immediately stood up and left Carlo and Diego inside the interrogation room.

The Jail guard noticed the gloomy expression of Erick after leaving the room.

"How is it, Chief Lee? Your conversation with them didn't go well?" the jail guard who was very fond of Erick asked him curiously.

Erick shook his head and sighed deeply. "They refused to talk and cooperate with me."

"Did something significant happen to them for the past few days? I thought after our last meeting, they would give in. But I was mistaken." Erick didn't hide his disappointment.

The jail guard looked at him helplessly. He turned to his sides, checking if there were other guards nearby. Upon confirming that there was none, the Jail Guard moved closer to Erick and whispered something to him.

"Chief Lee, I didn't know if this might help you. But I just happened to hear that Carlo and Diego were visited by their old friends before. It was the same day you visited them, just an hour after you left."

Erick's eyes lit up after hearing that. Maybe the person who visited them was the reason Carlo and Diego became confident like they were not afraid for their safety anymore.

"Can you check the identity of that person who visited them. Here's my number. Call me, if you find something." Erick softly said to the jail guard while giving him a grateful look.

The jail guard smiled brightly after getting Erick's number. He was his idol and he was very glad to help him.

"Sure, Chief Lee. Just leave it to me. I will do it for you. Thanks for trusting me and giving me this task. I felt honored."

Erick just returned his smile while patting the jail guard's shoulder. "What is your name?"

"Officer Christ Johnson, Sir!" The jail guard answered him with enthusiasm.

"Thank you, Christ," Erick said to him with a smile.

"Don't worry, Chief Lee. I know you will find the answer you are seeking. Don't give up. Cheer up!" The jail guard said a few encouraging words.

Those words meant a lot to Erick. He somehow comforted him a little. He'd been going through a lot these days. He felt very tired and exhausted both physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Then, Elle's face just came flashing into his mind without a warning. He didn't want to be mean towards her but he couldn't help it. He felt sad, upset, and mad. He felt betrayed but still, he was doing all these for her.

He didn't know how things would end between them. He didn't know how he should act in front of her anymore. Whenever he was with her, his heart was both sad and happy.

Happy because she was still here, alive… but sad because she couldn't be with him anymore. Erick was thinking that she already loved someone else.

That's why he didn't care anymore even if he received a death threat.

'If I die, will she mourn for me...the same way I mourned when I thought she died two years ago? Even though how many times she denied it, my heart was still telling me that she was Elle.'

'Though I wavered after seeing the ring, after clearing my mind, I realized that she's Elle. The moments we shared together these past few weeks, I felt Elle's presence. Her face, her voice, her action… the way she smiles and looks at me. I am very certain. She's Elle.'

Erick was lost in his train of thoughts when the jail guard spoke up and tapped his shoulder to awaken him from his absentmindedness.

"Chief Lee, is there something wrong?" He asked Erick with his concerned voice.

Erick just gave him another faint smile. "Nothing. I think I should go now. Thanks for offering me your help. I really appreciate it."

"No worries, Chief Lee! I'll update you soon!" The jail guard reassured him.

Erick was about to say goodbye to Christ when suddenly his phone rang. It was a call coming from Officer Kim. His team was the one following and monitoring Edson Tyler and Samuel Sy as of this moment.

"I understand, Officer Kim. Please keep your eyes on them and record their conversation well. I'll go straight to your location now."

After hanging up, Erick left the Jail Detention Facility in a rush.