The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Unknowingly, Elle spent an hour just talking with Black Shadow in the Coffee Shop. He pestered her, asking a lot of questions regarding what happened to her two years ago- how she ended up with James, why law enforcement authorities declared that she died two years ago, and what she has been doing in the past two years.

Elle responded to his every query, telling him how she got injured and suffered from bio-weapon, how James rescued her together with Lu and how she tried to recover within the span of two years so that she could come back here and continue her unfinished mission.

They even talked about the new Catseye. Black Shadow shared his thoughts, thinking that Catseye was someone who was closed to her. That person was very familiar with how she worked before- copying her style of attacking her prey, torturing, and killing them slowly.

Black Shadow was aware that Elle already turned to a new leaf so he believed her when she told him that Catseye was not her. He also volunteered to help her catch the new Catseye.

However, Elle didn't take it seriously. She just nagged him about pursuing Marie instead of doing some random dangerous job. She encouraged him to make time for himself and his happiness. 

She didn't know if Black Shadow would listen to her. At least, she tried convincing him. Besides, he was already an a.d.u.l.t and could decide what is best for him.

After having a meaningful conversation with Black Shadow, Elle went back to their office because Erick would fetch her there. It was already 6:00 pm when Erick arrived.

The two of them dropped by to the mall first to buy gifts for Sarah and Raymond. Elle wanted to give them something. She felt grateful since Erick's parents accepted her despite her dark side.

After twenty minutes of roaming around the mall, Elle and Erick were now back to Erick's car. As usual, Elle finished her shopping faster than any other woman could do. She's even the one who dragged Erick out of the department store as he was still buying things for Elle.

"Hubby, I'm nervous but excited to meet Mom and Dad," Elle said, opening up a conversation with Erick as they were on the way home.

"Relax, Mom and Dad are not gonna bite you." Erick chuckled as he held her hand. His eyes were fixed on the road.

"Okay. I will try to relax." Elle smiled faintly, squeezing Erick's hand.

When she did that, Erick remembered something. He suddenly stopped the car on the side of the road.

"Why did you stop?" Elle asked him in confusion.

Erick just merely smiled at her and didn't respond. He picked something in his pocket. It was a small square box. He handed it over to Elle.

Elle's eyes lit up upon seeing it. She already knew what's inside that box. She excitedly accepted the box with a bright smile on her face.

"My ring!" Elle exclaimed cheerfully.

Erick let out a husky laugh after seeing her joyful expression. He couldn't help but lean over to kiss her on her forehead.

"Did you miss it?" Erick asked her.

"Yeah! I accidentally left it in the States." Elle promptly said.

Erick frowned. "States? What do you mean? Tell me… honestly I am a little bit suspicious of the officer who suddenly gave this ring to me after two years. I wonder why he just brought this ring to me after two years. I don't believe that he just forgot it. I thought he was an accomplice of yours, making me believe that you really died that day."

Elle took a deep sigh. "It was James who did it not me. Since Catseye appeared, he just wanted to make sure that Catseye's case two years ago would not be reopened or else you and your team would start investigating my case again. I don't want others to know that the true Catseye was still alive. I wanted to bury it in the past. That's why I panicked when I saw that crime scene where Roland Bienvenido was killed."

Erick nodded after hearing her explanation. "I understand."

Elle decided not to tell Erick the other motives why James did it. She didn't want to cause more conflict between Erick and James.

Little did she know, Erick had already known James's other purpose for doing that. But he didn't care anymore. Elle and he already cleared that misunderstanding. So for him, no need to make a fuss about it.

"Too bad, I can't put on this ring at my finger. Your colleagues already saw this. They might suspect us if they see me wearing this." Elle lamented to him.

"It's alright. Just keep it in the meantime. Just don't forget that you are already married. Okay? I don't want to see other men lurking around you." Erick reminded her.

"Hmmm. I should be the one telling you that. Selena and Diana, their eyes are on you. I heard Selena always visited you in the headquarters, even bringing you food every day." Elle pouted as she put on a pitiful face.

Erick chuckled again seeing her cute expression. 

"Mrs. Lee, can I… kiss you now to appease you?" Erick asked her, looking at her intently with his loving eyes.

Elle bit her lower lip and just nodded at him. Erick let out another chuckle before closing their gaps to claim her lips. He kissed her passionately. 

He wanted to prove through this kiss that she was the only woman for him. It was a long and gentle passionate kiss. They both savored the moments. They got addicted to each other's lips.

But the kiss was suddenly interrupted by the sound of Erick's phone. Someone was calling him. When they broke apart, Erick checked his phone right away. Officer Kim was the one calling him.

Erick: "Hello?"

Officer Kim: "Chief Lee! We have a current situation here. Samuel Sy disappeared from his ward. Even his bodyguards didn't know about his whereabouts. I think Catseye had taken him. Luckily the GPS tracker is on. We are tailing them now!"

Erick: "Okay. Please send me a copy of the GPS location. I will go there now."

Officer Kim: "Got it."

Then Erick hung up the phone.

"What is it?" Elle asked him curiously.

"We need to go somewhere. Catseye kidnapped Samuel Sy. Officer Kim and others are following them through the GPS tracker."