The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Black Shadow brought Elle to a Coffee Shop. Fortunately, it was only 4:30 pm and Elle still had time to spare for Black Shadow before meeting Erick's parents. They were now sitting on the corner of the Coffee Shop, where there were fewer customers so that they could talk all they want without worrying about others overhearing their conversation.

"Whoa, honestly I was clueless all these years that you were together with Supremo. James, he even hid it from me. Now, I feel insulted. Am I not that trustworthy? I worked diligently for the past two years, serving the Supremo and his Skull Gang. Tsk Tsk Tsk… It turned out he still didn't trust me enough." Black Shadow started to rant as soon as they settled in their table.

Elle shook her head helplessly. Black Shadow looked like a child throwing a fit right now.

"Maybe he was just afraid to have another competition. We never knew once you saw before then you might add to my list of suitors. Remember? You fell for my beauty the first time you saw my face. Haha." Now, it was Elle's turn to become shameless.

Black Shadow was rendered speechless. Now Elle was even cracking some jokes and getting along well with him.

"But kidding aside, James was just protecting me. So don't take it to the heart. He was just mistaken, thinking that you might harm me again if ever you learned that I was still alive. Besides, you loved targeting me before as you saw me as your competitor." Elle chuckled once again. 

She had to admit that she didn't feel threatened at all even though she was alone with Black Shadow. Unknowingly, they already formed a special bond like a friendship.

"Alright, I know. But we already made some truce before. That Supremo… he is really something. I'm even calling him my friend. I wonder if he feels the same way. Jeez."

"Just let it slide. I think he believes in you and has confidence in you. He even recommended you to me just a while ago saying that you are a very capable man." Elle was trying to appease him.

"Recommended me? For what?" Blac Shadow asked her, lifting an eyebrow. Now he was curious.

"Erick and his team found Alfonso's hideout in City X. I suspect that the bio-weapon facility of the Dark Knight Organization is also hidden there. I am planning to infiltrate the facility for two main reasons. First, to get the antidote. Second, to gather proof and evidence about their bio-weapon operation. He wants me to bring you with me and infiltrate the facility together." Elle explained to him.

"Wow. That's so nice. It's my pleasure working with you, Catseye!" Black Shadow cheerfully said to her. He felt very excited.

"But there's one problem. Erick is also accompanying me in this mission. The two of you must not bump into each other. Once he sees you, I am certain he will try to catch you. Do you still want to do this? Because if that happens, I might as well help him in catching you. Haha," Elle told him honestly.

"Jeez. I knew it. You will betray me in the end!"

Elle let out a soft giggle. " At least, I gave you a heads-up."

Black Shadow just squinted his eyes at her before taking a sip from his cup of coffee.

"Count me in. I still want to do this. I love challenges." Black Shadow said.

"Good. Just be careful. Stay in shadow. I know you can do that, you are called Black Shadow for nothing, am I right?"

Black Shadow smirked at her and said, "Of course."

"Oh, I have to inform you before I forget. The Azumi twins are also on the move. They are working with the Dark Knight Organization specifically under Alfonso's command. Kevin Azumi is also targeting Erick."

Black Shadow's face darkened at the mere mention of the Azumi Twins. "Those two also hold a grudge against me for betraying them two years ago. Kelsy is trying to harm Marie because of me. I have been protecting her behind for the past two years."

Elle flashed a playful smile and said, "Wow, the bad boy assassin is playing as a protector and a knight in shining armor here because finally, he fell in love with someone once again."

"Congratulations Black for opening up your heart once again! Haha," Elle added while teasing him.

Black Shadow frowned. He didn't know if Catseye was just teasing me or she was mocking him.

After a while, Black Shadow heaved a deep sigh. "But I got a strong competitor. He's the good guy. Another police agent from XXX Crime Investigation. I also heard that he is a good friend of Marie. I think she deserves someone better like him. After all, he's a good person, unlike me who committed a lot of crime. I couldn't give her a peaceful life. I have nothing to brag or feel proud of myself. I am nothing compared to him." Black Shadow had become serious now, sharing his feelings with Elle.

Elle shook her head. "Black, look at me. We are the same. But see, despite my bad reputation, Erick loves me wholeheartedly. He accepted me for who I am. People like us deserve a second chance. Time to correct our mistakes and change ourselves for good, for the sake of our loved ones. If I was able to do that then you can also do that."

"Will you give up now without even trying?"

After hearing that, Black Shadow burst out laughing. "I never imagine that both of us will be able to have this kind of conversation. It seems like we are not even enemies before. So are we friends now?"

Elle just shrugged her shoulders, smiling.

"Hmm. I'll take that as a yes." Black Shadow said, feeling delighted.

"By the way, are you the Catseye who appeared in the news? Wreaking havoc again in this City?" he asked her, feeling intrigued.

Elle shot him a cold glare and said, "It's Not Me!"