The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

~ At XXX Crime Investigation Headquarters ~

After meeting James and Phantom in the Skull Gang Headquarters, Erick went back to their office. He needed to double time as well to know the identity of the spy. 

He had to know everything as soon as possible or else, their operation would always be compromised. Worst case scenario, the spy might be the one who would put Elle in great danger.

He needed to rescue Elle and their baby. Erick was already suspecting someone of who the spy was based on the statement of Carl. But he needed more concrete evidence to prove his assumption.

He was in a hurry when he came back to the office. Rose, Carl, and June noticed the unusual, anxious, and restless behavior of their chief today. They wanted to ask him but they were hesitating since they could see that Erick was very busy with something.

Carl, Rose, and June exchanged meaningful glances with one another, asking each other what happened to their Chief. That was also the time Bryan and April visited the office. They were still on vacation leave for the preparation of their wedding.

"Hey, Bryan… right timing!" June immediately pulled Bryan inside the office after seeing him at the entrance door.

April and Bryan just looked at June in confusion. They had no idea about what's happening right now. They heard the news about Allen. They came to visit today so that they would be able to know from their colleagues how's Allen's condition at this point.Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click #'s-suspicion_51351623628282797 for visiting.

"Hey, what's with your faces? How's Agent Allen? Is he okay now?" Bryan asked them worriedly.

Rose, Carl, and June shook their heads immediately. There was a hint of sadness on their faces. Allen didn't pass the critical condition yet. 

Today, he was still in a coma. He was expected to wake up yesterday but nothing happened. Dr. Gomez was monitoring his condition.

"Hey, we think that Chief Lee has a big problem right now. But he didn't share his burden with us. Why don't you try and speak to him now? He was closer to you compared to others. Ask him about his problem, so that we will know how we can help him," June suggested to Bryan.

"He had a gloomy and grave expression upon arriving at the office," Rose also commented.

Carl nodded his head to support Rose's last statements.

Bryan and April frowned upon hearing that. They averted their gaze to the closed door of Erick's office. They wondered what he was doing right now.

"Alright, wait for me here. I will just go and talk to him." Bryan said to them before walking toward Erick's office.

Bryan knocked several times but Erick was not answering. Without waiting for his approval, Bryan just entered his office only to see Erick holding a cellphone and wearing his headset. He was busy scanning the phone. He seemed like he was listening to a recorder.

Shock and disbelief were written all over his face as he saw and read something on the phone. Bryan, who was clueless about what Erick was going through right now, cleared his throat to catch Erick's attention.

He was engrossed in what he was currently doing that he failed to notice Bryan's presence. When he looked up, Bryan was already standing in front of his table.

"Bryan…" There was a hint of desperation and helplessness in Erick's voice the way he called Bryan's name.

"Hey, are you alright? What happened? Why are you giving me such a look." Bryan asked Erick worriedly.

Erick immediately stood up and held Bryan's shoulders. "Bry… they took her away… they took my wife. And now, she's in danger. I have to save her no matter what." 

Bryan's eyes bulged out as he was shocked to hear that. "Elle? What happened to her? WHo took her?"

Erick told Bryan everything. Bryan was the only person on his team that he could trust most. He already knew the real identity of Aliyah Ross. Elle was alive. That was not a secret to him anymore.

After a few minutes of telling Bryan everything, he consoled Erick, telling him to be strong and be calm at times like this. They needed to figure out what they could do to save Elle without jeopardizing Mr. Carter's safety as well.

Erick also shared with Bryan his suspicion. He somehow knew who the spy was and he would collect concrete evidence today. He would also get some clue from the spy whether he or she knew where Elle was being held captive right now.

Erick had a hunch that the Dark Knight would try to eliminate him during the exchange of hostages. The Dark Knight Organization already had an idea that Erick had knowledge about the existing bio-weapon facility.

Just like what they did to Phantom's and Elle's family, they would eliminate all the people who knew about the bio-weapon and Erick was one of them.

"I will help you," Bryan said to Erick with so much conviction.

"Thanks, Bry. I really appreciate it. But this mission is very dangerous. You are about to get married. Just stay behind. No need to join me in this mission." Erick refused his help.

"But there's something I need to ask from you. Can you do me a favor?" Erick added.

Bryan just nodded his head in agreement. Of course, he was willing to do anything for Erick. After telling Bryan his request, Erick immediately left the office. He went to the hospital to check something as well as Allen's condition.

When he arrived there, he saw the other members of Special Task Force Eagle, visiting Allen. The former member, General Jason, and Jane. They were talking to Dr. Gomez regarding Allen's condition.

Dr. Gomez just returned to the hospital after examining the Dark Lord and talking to Elle. Dr. Gomez had mixed emotions upon seeing Erick. His last conversation with Elle suddenly crossed his mind.

[ "If you are really a true friend of Erick… please protect him." ]

Erick immediately approached Dr. Gomez, General Jason, and Jane who were talking just outside the ICU room of Allen. The four of them exchanged some conversations with one another, talking about Allen's case and his health condition. 

After a few minutes of talking, General Jason and Jane said goodbye to Dr. Gomez and Erick. Now, Erick and Dr. Gomez were left in the hospital. 

"Erick…" Dr. Gomez called him out. He was thinking of inviting Erick to have a coffee inside his office. But in the last seconds, he changed his mind.

"Yes, Dr. Gomez?" Erick asked him.

Dr. Gomez shook his head with a faint smile on his face. "Oh, it's nothing. Just be careful, always," he said to him meaningfully.

Erick smiled back at him and nodded. "Yeah, I will. I have to go now. There's something more I have to do."

Dr. Gomez knew what he was referring to. He was busy because he was trying to figure out what he should do to rescue Elle.

"Alright. I will not keep you long then." Dr. Gomez held Erick's shoulder.

Then Erick also said goodbye to him and left in a hurry. Dr. Gomez just watched Erick's retreating back while clenching his fists.

"I'm sorry, Erick… I'm really sorry."