Chapter 745 An awkward situation

Chapter 745 An awkward situation

Erik left the apartment as swiftly as he had entered. The woman was meeting someone right now, and he didn't know how long she would stay at her current location. He had to make haste.

As he navigated the bustling streets, Erik's eyes were drawn to a massive structure. It was a colossal mall, an architectural marvel that dwarfed the surrounding buildings.

Its exterior was a spectacle of glass and steel, shimmering under the city lights.

The mall's name, "The Empyrean," was displayed in bold letters across its facade, illuminated by bright white lights despite the early hour.

Even from the outside, Erik could see the flurry of activity within. However, he didn't spare the mall more than a passing glance. He had a mission to complete, and getting distracted wasn't an option.

As he ventured further from the city center, the streets became quieter.

As the towering skyscrapers receded, they made room for smaller buildings that exuded a more traditional and homely charm, almost resembling mini mountains in their design.

Erik arrived at Asterion Boulevard.

<Where are you, little bee? >

Erik paused at the entrance of Asterion Boulevard, taking in the serene atmosphere.

<Find the target's location. >

[PROCESSING... TARGET LOCATION FOUND. BUILDING NUMBER 47.]

<Building 47, uh? >

With the digits echoing in his mind, he began his search. Each house in the neighborhood was a mirror image of the next, creating a beautiful maze of identical houses, only interrupted by the unique touches of their inhabitants - a colorful garden here, a unique door there.

Along Asterion Boulevard, the houses formed a neat row, resembling a string of pearls, each one distinct yet perfectly aligned.

He approached the window, which was slightly ajar, and curiously peered inside. The sight that he witnessed made him stop abruptly, unable to move.

Erik had chased the woman the whole morning, and now, there she was, her naked form entangled with a man in the luxurious embrace of a four-poster bed.

The room, bathed in the subdued illumination from bedside lamps, held an air of privacy and intimacy.

Shadows danced along the walls, mirroring the rhythmic movements of the woman and the man beneath her.

The dim lighting crafted an atmosphere of seclusion, with the shifting shadows playing a silent, suggestive ballet that echoed the couple's entwined motions.

Erik withdrew from the window, his mind spinning like a top. Of all the scenarios he'd played out in his head, stumbling upon her mid-romp was not one of them. He stifled a chuckle, shaking his head in disbelief.

"Well, that's one way to welcome a guy." A wry grin spread across his face. He didn't expect to find the woman right in the act. "Not exactly the 'open door' policy I was expecting."

He leaned against the rooftop, taking a moment to collect his thoughts and suppress his laughter. This hunt was turning out to be more entertaining than he'd expected.

"Alright, Erik," he said to himself. Then a chuckle escaped his lips. The situation was very amusing.

"Focus. You've got a job to do, even if it feels like you've walked onto the set of a red light film."

Erik's mind whirled, a vortex of thoughts spinning within the depths of his consciousness.

However, his initial amusement, sparked by the unexpected view before him, morphed into a cold, steely sense of purpose.

The situation, as unanticipated as it was, presented an unforeseen advantage. With the element of surprise now in his hands, he felt a sense of power and control.

He could act swiftly, like a falcon swooping down on unsuspecting prey. The two lovers, engrossed in their intimate moment, were oblivious to his presence.

With their attention elsewhere, their defenses were down and they were left exposed. This was an opportunity Erik knew he could exploit the situation and neutralize them both in one fell swoop.

The mission parameters were clear: be swift, efficient, and leaving no trace behind. This unexpected scenario fit within those boundaries.

Forged by flames is out.