The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

After telling them what happened to her in the past two years, Elle and others proceeded according to their plan. Brother Yu was the one who called Master Phantom while Elle, Charles, and Brother Yan were just beside him, ready to listen to their conversation.

Brother Yu dialed Phantom's phone number. His phone rang for twenty seconds before it was answered. Brother Yu put the phone on speaker mode so that the others could hear Master Phantom.

Phantom: "Hello, Yu?"

The longing flashed in Elle's dark eyes upon hearing Phantom's voice. She missed him. He was her second father. She was glad that Master Phantom was doing fine.

Brother Yu: "Master, where are you?"

Phantom: "We are currently doing our surveillance and spying against Alfonso Ramirez. Why?"

Brother Yu: "I'm sorry to bother you, Master. But we need your help. Something big happened here in City Z. Brother Yan and I can't solve this. You are the only one who can fix this. Can you please come back to the City right now and leave that spying mission to our brothers?"

Elle and Charles wanted to commend Brother Yu. He sounded very convincing as he said those words with urgency. Her voice sounded very anxious and in a panic too. After a few seconds, Phantom's worried voice was heard on the other line.

Phantom: What happened?"

Brother Yu: "Master, It's hard to explain on the phone. We need you here as soon as possible. It is a matter of life and death situation."

After Brother Yu said that, there was a moment of silence at Phantom's side. The four of them exchanged meaningful glances with each other, wondering if Phantom didn't believe Brother Yu.

"I'm afraid Master Phantom learns that we are faking this." Brother Yan murmured to them.

"Yeah, Master Phantom couldn't be tricked like that so easily." Charles also shared his opinion.

Elle was silent, eager to hear Phantom's response. After a few seconds, Phantom was back on the line. He disappeared for several seconds because he gave Brother Ling and others his instruction before leaving them.

Phantom:" I'm on my way now!"

"Yes!" Brother Yan whispered while punching the air. He was rejoicing. 

"Eh, Master Phantom took the bait, easily?" Charles mumbled in disbelief.

Elle suppressed her laughter.

"Okay Master, We will be waiting for you here at your place." Brother Yu said before hanging up.

The four of them did a fist bump for the success of their first mission. The travel time from City X going to City Z would take four hours if there was no traffic. This meant they still had enough time to prepare for the surprise reunion. 

Soon, the four of them decided to fix and arrange everything they needed in the house. Brother Yu and Brother Yan went out to buy ingredients for Today's menu. Charles would be the one to cook and Elle would assist him. 

Elle decided to take her full day leave of absence. Fortunately, their supervisor was not that strict so he approved Elle's leave application over the phone. Elle also messaged Erick. She might stay overnight at Phantom's place for catching up.

Erick gave her permission to do that as long as she would update him of her whereabouts from time to time. Erick became paranoid when it came to Elle's safety. Elle couldn't blame him. So as much as she could, she wanted to lessen his worries and assured him that she's just fine and safe. This time she would be more extra careful.

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It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon when Phantom reached City Z. He was driving his own car. Brother Yan was the one who served as a lookout. The moment he saw Phantom's car approaching the gate, Brother Yan informed Brother Yu to get ready as Master Phantom just arrived.

Phantom alighted in his car in a hurry. He dashed toward his door and swung it open. Then he saw Brother Yan standing by the window.

"Yan, what's the big problem here? Where's your Brother Yu?" Phantom promptly asked Brother Yan.

"He is in the underground bas.e.m.e.nt, Master together with Brother Charles." Brother Yan responded immediately, trying his best to look problematic while hiding his excitement. He was excited about their Master and Lady Boss' reunion. He was certain that Master Phantom would be happy to see their Lady Boss alive.

After hearing that Charles was also there, Phantom really thought that it was really a very serious matter this time.

Without further ado, Phantom took the lift going down the underground bas.e.m.e.nt. Brother Yan called Brother Yu that Master Phantom was already in the elevator. The underground bas.e.m.e.nt was divided into three parts, the prisoner's room or the torture room, the surveillance room, and the stockroom of their weapons.

Charles and Brother Yu were waiting in the surveillance room while Elle was hiding in the stockroom. After three minutes, the door of the surveillance room was opened and Master Phantom entered in a rush. He saw Brother Yu standing while leaning on the wall while Charles was sitting on the leather couch. They averted their gaze to Phantom who was covered by sweat and his face was painted by worries and concerns. 

"What's wrong? What is the life and death situation? Who's in danger this time?" Phantom bombarded them with questions.

Charles and Brother Yu began to feel guilty towards Phantom for making him worry this much. They just wanted to surprise him but it seemed like they almost gave him a heart attack. He looked scared. He didn't want to lose anyone anymore.

Charles and Brother Yu were both tongue-tied. They didn't know what they would say to him. Fortunately, they didn't need to speak anymore. They just let Elle do the rest. The two men just remained silent.

Then Elle emerged from the door. Phantom could not see her because his back was facing the door.

"Master…" Elle called him from behind.

Phantom furrowed his brows upon hearing that familiar voice. He turned around to see the direction where that voice came from. He froze in his spot the moment he saw Elle's face. She was standing by the entrance door.

Phantom couldn't explain what he was feeling as of this moment. Streams of emotions were drowning his mind. Elle was the one who stepped towards Phantom as he stayed rooted in his spot. Elle could no longer hold her tears as her tears fell down from the corners of her eyes.

When he saw her crying, that's the time Master Phantom was able to move his body. He closed their gaps and pulled her into a warm hug. He didn't say anything. He just hugged her tightly, shedding his own tears. No one spoke between them but they could understand how they felt at moments like this. The room was engulfed by deafening silence. 

Even Charles and Brother Yu couldn't suppress the urge to cry. The scene they were witnessing was so touching. So their eyes became misty and teary. It was a touching reunion between father and daughter- a master meeting his apprentice whom he thought was already dead. Finally, the days of mourning ended today. Elle came back alive.