The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Erick began to explain and tell Mr. Carter about what happened to them in the past, most especially to Elle.

"I know you had a point, Mr. Carter. I shouldn't be jealous but I couldn't help it. I feel insecure about myself. I feel useless. I couldn't protect Elle and that guy, James, was the one who saved her two years ago." 

'So this means Elle's life was put in danger because. But why?' As much as he wanted to ask, Mr. Carter decided not to interrupt Erick. He just let him speak as he listened to him attentively.

"He is handsome and rich. And he is also in love with Elle. He could give Elle the things I couldn't give her. A luxurious life. I began to feel like this after knowing the truth. He used his wealth and influence, helping Elle to recover. If I was the one who found her two years ago then maybe I couldn't do anything to save her. I couldn't afford to bring her to the best hospital in Abroad, unlike James. I am just a detective."

After hearing this, Mr. Carter couldn't stand being quiet anymore. He shook his head while tapping Erick at his back. 

He wanted to console him and bring his confidence back. Besides, Erick was thinking about the wrong thing here. He must correct him.

"Young man… money and power could not make everyone happy. It's not the only source of happiness in this world. Don't feel insecure. You are an amazing person. You are a good man. Being a detective is not a joke. You are helping people. You are serving your country and your countrymen. You are a hero. See… you even saved my life."

Mr. Carter gently sighed and looked at him straight in the eyes. He turned to face Erick while holding one of his shoulders.

"Listen to me carefully, young man… Did you ask Elle? Because I think Elle doesn't want a luxurious life. She is not the kind of person who will love money more than the guy she loves. I believe that what she wants is a happy and simple life together with her beloved man, and that person was you, Erick. It is you Elle wanted in her life."

"That's why I couldn't believe why you are thinking so lowly of yourself. You are the type of man whom Elle could really brag about. I think she is proud of you. Get your confidence back, young man! Sit up straight and raise your chin up. You are the best husband Elle could ever have. So you should feel proud."

Erick was tongue-tied after hearing that. He didn't expect that Mr. Carter's words would be able to help him stop doubting himself. Every word he had just said to him really made sense.

Erick's mood finally brightened up. He felt like Mr. Carter just lifted him up from that dump. He felt better now. He was really glad and grateful that he could talk these things out with him. He's a good adviser and a listener. No wonder Elle told them that because of Mr. Carter's advice she was able to clear her mind.

"Thank you, Mr. Carter. This means a lot to me. I am really grateful."

"No need to mention that young man. Besides, I am your friend now. I owe you my life too. Honestly, I am very fond of you so I don't want to see you sad and feeling down like this. By the way, what happened to Elle? Why is it the two of you got separated?"

Erick took a deep breath as his mind wandered back in the past.

"There was this incident two years ago…sorry but I couldn't tell you the full detail, Mr. Carter," Erick said, apologizing to him before continuing.

Mr. Carter nodded with a smile and said, "It's okay. You don't have to give me the full details. I am not forcing you to talk, young man. Just feel free whatever you want to share with me. I am happy with that."

Erick gave him a grateful look and continued.

"We thought she died. In one of our missions, she joined us. She was badly hurt. She was shot by our enemies. And they didn't use a normal bullet. It was a specialized gun with bio-weapon as its bullets."

A gleam flashed in Mr. Carter's eyes after hearing the word bio-weapon. A crease appeared on his forehead as he continued listening to Erick.

"James was the one who found her. He learned about the toxin in her body so he immediately brought Elle to the States for her treatment. She was in critical condition. James hid this truth from me. I didn't know that she was with him for the past two years."

"Elle couldn't come back to me right away. She fell into a coma for six months and miraculously awakened after that. But after waking up, she told me that her body was paralyzed. She couldn't move."

"The doctor said that the toxin in her body had nerve-paralyzing effects and it also attacked different internal organs. She underwent a series of therapy and rehabilitation in order to move her body back to normal."

Since Erick was engrossed in telling him what happened to Elle, he failed to notice the changes in Mr. Carter's expression.

"Her doctors tried their best to create an antidote but until now they failed to do it. Elle was not the only one who was affected by that toxin. Her friend who rescued her was also exposed to it. Until now, he was in a coma and barely holding on to his life. Elle blamed herself for what happened to him. So she is very determined to find the antidote for that toxin. Now, she wanted to do a very dangerous mission with me just to find that antidote in order to save her friend." Erick sighed helplessly. He was against the idea of Elle doing dangerous missions once again.

"This time I will help her. I don't want to disappoint her. I don't want her to do this very dangerous mission but Elle won't stay still without doing anything. I don't know what I am gonna do with her. She's always making me worry." Erick lamented to Mr. Carter.

Mr. Carter could understand Erick. He was staring at Erick with amus.e.m.e.nt.

'[email protected], young man! If you just know… you already did something great to help her find that antidote. That's the day when you saved this old man's life. Now, I know how I can repay you. See… you didn't need to be a rich man. Just be yourself and continue to do good things.'

With a bright smile on his face, Mr. Carter tapped Erick's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, young man. I am certain you will get that antidote that you and Elle need to save her friend." 

"Yeah. I hope so. Thank you for believing in me." Erick said with a faint smile on his face.

"Tell her that she doesn't need to do that dangerous mission anymore and let her man find the antidote for her." Mr. Carter told Erick meaningfully.

Erick chuckled and shook his head. "Elle will not agree. She's stubborn."

'Well, let's see. She will agree once you give her the antidote. I will help you. I have the solution to your problem..' Mr. Carter thought to himself.