The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

After 20 minutes of travel, Erick and Elle arrived at Falcon Cafe. When Charles heard the sound of the glass door being opened he knew that it was Elle so he immediately stood up ready to greet her.

"Hi Elle..." the rest of the words that he was supposed to tell her were stuck in his throat as he saw her warning look and the man behind her. Elle was not alone. Charles gave Elle a confused look.

Erick stared at the guy who was so excited to greet Elle when they arrived. He thought tp himself that this guy might be Elle's Boss and the owner of this Cafe.

Erick was silently observing Charles. He estimated that he was 6 feet tall, had a good body built and a definition of a mestizo beauty with a blonde hair. Just one look at him and he could say that he has a vibrant personality.

Charles was doing the same. He was observing Erick and taking notes of his good features. He felt uncomfortable the first time he saw this guy. He had a warm and cool personality that made him to dislike him apart from the truth that he was really a very good looking man. He felt threaten with this man's presence.

Elle spoke up noticing the silent and awkward atmosphere.

"Good morning Boss!" She greeted Charles politely.

"Good morning Elle, who is this guy?" Charles asked her directly. Elle shot him a glared upon noticing the unhappiness in his tone.

It was Erick who spoke up. "I am Erick Lee, Elle's guardian...and her boyfriend."

Charles' eyes widened upon hearing that and he automatically turned to Elle gaving her a questioning look. Elle gave him a meaningful look and a warning telling him not to overreact.

But Charles was not able to control his emotion and his blabbering mouth. "What boyfriend!? Elle didn't mention it to me!"

Erick frown with Charles reaction.

'Damn Charles! I will kill you if you say another word.' Elle had the urge to cut his tongue so that he couldn't talk anymore.

"Ahem Boss it was not part of the interview that's why I never mentioned it to you." Elle emphasized every word to him hoping that he could understand her warning.

"Ah okay. By the way, nice meeting you Erick. I am Charles Del Rios, Elle's Boss." He invited them to sit down.

"Elle can you please make us a coffee?" Charles ordered her since he wanted to be alone with Erick.

Elle glared at him. She didn't want to leave them alone because she was worried that Charles would say anything that could raise suspicion from Erick. However she didn't have a choice but to follow his order. In Erick's eyes Charles was her Boss so it was just natural to follow his order.

Elle left both of them to prepare their drinks. Charles was intently staring at Erick with a serious look.

"Mr. Lee, I will be honest with you. I know about Elle's condition." Charles suddenly spoke up.

Erick frown upon hearing that "What do you mean Mr. Del Rios?"

"I know that she had an amnesia. She told me about it when she was looking for a job. I accepted her despite the fact that she didn't know her identity and she couldn't give me her background and profile. I trust her capability." Charles gave him a mischievous smile. Erick didn't like it. In Charles' mind he wanted to say to him that he knew Elle more than what he knew about her.

"Hmm, is that so Mr. Del Rios? Then I should be thankful to you for doing that." Erick just smiled at him.

"So don't worry about her. She was doing fine here." Charles gave him a meaningful smile.

'What is he trying to imply by saying this?'Erick thought to himself.

Then Elle came back with their drinks. She saw Charles smiling while Erick had an indescribable expression on his face.

'What did Charles tell him?' Elle was puzzled. She gave them their coffee while silently observing Erick.

"Thank you for the coffee Mr. Del Rios but I am afraid I can't stay longer. I have to go now." Erick said as he stood up getting ready to leave.

Charles stood up also and extended his hand to Erick to offer him a shakehand. Erick accepted it.

"Ok Mr. Lee. You are very welcome to come again here at Falcon Cafe." Charles smiled at him. Erick just nodded.

"Are you leaving already?" Elle asked him feeling so relieved. Erick turned to face Elle.

Erick looked at her with a gentle gaze "Yes, I need to be at the headquarter before 9:00."

He was about to leave when he stopped on his track. He turned around and walked towards Elle.

"Elle I forgot something." Erick said to her.

"What is it?" Elle asked him. Erick smiled at her and then he kissed her on the cheek while Charles was looking at them.

Elle and Charles were shocked and became speechless. "Tell me what time you will be out later, I'll pick you up." Erick said to her before leaving. Elle just nodded. Charles clenched his fists.

'How dare he kiss Elle in front of me? No need to act so intimate with her, I already know that he was just a FAKE boyfriend.' Charles was in rage.

After Erick left, Charles didn't waste anymore time and he interrogated Elle.

"What is that all about Elle?" Charles sounded unhappy.

"Hey Why are you so worked up today?" Elle asked him while raising her brows.

"You are asking me why? That detective just introduced himself as your boyfriend and he just kissed you a while ago. What the hell Elle? What are you thinking? Are you into him?" Charles was acting like a father who just caught her daughter having a boyfriend.

Elle just rolled her eyes. "Relax. You are thinking to much. I have my reason from doing that. By the way, why are you mad? Do I have to explain to you all my actions?"

"Of course yes! I am your accomplice. How do you expect me to deal with situations like that if I didn't know about it? What if I blow your cover without realizing it? Then I will be the one who suffers from your furry." Charles scolded her.

Elle was dumbfounded. Charles was also thinking sometimes. Elle burst out into laugh. Then she patted his shoulder.

"You are becoming more intelligent these days. I am proud of you partner." Elle praised him. Charles blushed after hearing that. His mood automatically changed. His rage a while ago disappeared with just one praise from Elle.

Charles coughed trying to calm himself down and to act normal in front of her. Now he was back to his cheerful mood.

"Elle, if I and Erick will be in danger, who will you save?"

"Who else? Of course it's you!"

"Really? Why?"

"Because you are my one and only accomplice."

Charles was rejoicing and smiling foolishly. He didn't know the true reasons why Elle answered she would save him.

Elle thought that Charles was an idiot and the weaker between them. Erick could save himself so she didn't hesitate to choose him.

"Hmm how about who is more handsome between me and him?" Charles asked her again.

"Do you really want me to answer truthfully?" Elle raised her brow.

Charles grunted and regretted asking her that question."Argh! Never mind. Just forget that I asked you that question."

Elle let out a chuckle after that.

"Elle move out already. Leave his place. You can stay with me or with Master's Phantom villa. You can also move to your new place." Charles suggested.

Elle just shook her head.

"I am serious Elle. I feel that you are not safe with that Detective. He may discover your identity anytime." Charles said with a concern tone.

"I know what I am doing Charles. Don't worry." Elle assured him.

"But that Detective is so handsome!" Charles suddenly mumbled.

Elle frown. "So what?"

"What if he will seduce you?" Charles asked her.

Elle:"....."

'Charles is over thinking too much. I want to take back what I said a while ago that he is becoming more intelligent these days.'

Elle hit his head.

"Do I look like a woman who can easily seduce by any man?" A cunning smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Charles stared at her alluring eyes and then a thought flashed to his mind. 'Yeah you are right. But thinking about it, you can be a woman who can easily seduce any man if you just really wanted.'