Chapter 251 - 251: Planning

The next day, Kelsy and Kevin found out that the people they sent to take Chief Detective's girl failed in their task. They didn't know the further detail but they heard that they were caught in the act and were transferred to police custody afterward.

Because of that, the Azumi twins considered them a bunch of incompetent fools. They were utterly disappointed with them. They didn't know what the Dark Knight Organization would do to them. They might implicate the organization with this.

Fortunately, The Dark Knight's power was beyond their imagination. It even reached the authorities. They had men and helpers within. They would be the ones to handle those men who failed their organization.

The Dark Knight Organization was known as a ruthless organization in the underworld. They won't hesitate to sacrifice nor throw the lives of people or members who appeared to be useless for them.

The Azumi Twins decided to forget about Erick's girl. The important thing was they got his parents. They proceeded to their next plan. Kelsy called Erick again to inform him when and where they should do the deal.

Unknown to them, Catseye was also there listening to their demands. Erick was still at home when he received the call coming from the Azumi Twins.

He put the phone on speaker so that both of them could hear it.

"Hello Chief Lee. Did you miss me? I think you really wait for my call right? Hmmm."

Kelsy's flirtatious voice could be heard from the other line. Elle couldn't help but clench her fists in rage just by listening to her.

'Miss me my A*s! I have the urge to skin her alive right now. Don't you dare flirt with my husband!' Elle thought to herself as she was trying her best to suppress her fury.

Erick cleared his throat before replying. He could sense the chilly aura emanating from his wife beside him. 

"Don't beat around the bush. Just tell me what you want and what I need to do!" Erick said to her with his stern voice.

Kelsy let out a soft giggle. She was really enjoying this.

"So impatient, my dear. Are you excited to see me face to face? It will be my pleasure to meet you, handsome detective."

Elle was in the blink of losing her cool. She was now looking daggers at the phone as she ground her teeth. 

"She's clearly flirting with you. How dare she?! I want to argh...Kill her!" She mumbled to him in her low voice.

Erick just looked at his wife helplessly. "Calm down wifey."

Erick held her hands to pacify his wife. Because of that action, Elle was able to calm down a little bit.

"Tell me the main point already for calling me today. I want to make sure that my parents are just fine."

"Alright. You don't know how to ride the fun, Chief Lee. Tsk tsk tsk. Boring!" Kelsy said to him as she clicked her tongue in disappointment. 

Then she continued, "As for your parents, I could guarantee their safety just make sure to bring Catseye to us in two days."

"Hmmm… regarding our meeting place. It will be in the middle of the sea! So romantic right for our first meeting!" Kelsy said to him enthusiastically.

Erick frowned. "Middle of the sea?"

"Yes… meet us at M.V Athena on the coast of South Carolina. We will be waiting for you there the day after tomorrow at around 7:00 in the evening. Bring Catseye and we will let you leave together with your parents unharmed."

"That's all Chief Lee. Hope to see you there. Baboosh! Mwah!"

Then Kelsy hung up the phone.

Elle's eyes darkened. "Did she just give you a goodbye kiss?" she said through her gritted teeth.

Erick chose not to comment on that. He didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Elle was acting like a jealous wife for the very first time. He could see how mad she was as of this moment.

"Hey don't look at me like that. Why do I feel like you are mad at me? I have done nothing wrong. I am faithful to you. I have no control over the way she would talk."

Elle rolled her eyes. "Dummy! I am not mad at you."

Erick heaved a sigh of relief. Then he pulled her into his arms as he hugged her.

"Wifey…"

"Hmm?"

"This will be a dangerous mission. Please promise me one thing."

"Sure. What is it?"

"In order for me to focus on saving my parents, promise me that you will keep your safety first if anything goes wrong. No matter what happens you must stay alive. Understand?"

Erick couldn't hide his fear and worry about Elle's safety. He knew that she was capable of protecting herself but he couldn't help but feel anxious about this.

Elle nodded her head. "Understood sir."

"Don't worry about me. Just put your trust in me, hubby. We will keep both of them safe," she added. There was certainty in her words.

Erick squeezed her in his arms. He believed her but he couldn't wash away the worry in his heart.

"Hubby, I have two plans in mind, would you want to hear it? Plan A if your team will join us in this rescue mission and Plan B if we are the only ones doing this."

Erick was a little bit surprised. Elle had already thought of a plan.

"Okay. Tell me. I will listen."

Elle was in the middle of explaining her two plans to him when they heard the ringing of the doorbell. Erick was the one who walked over the door to check the person outside.

To his surprise, it was not only one person but there were lots of them outside.

"Hello Chief, good morning!" It was Bryan who first greeted him.

"Why are you all here?" he asked them in confusion.

"Captain Jason?" Erick added the moment he saw him.

The whole members of the Joint Task Force except Agent Marie, were there standing in front of him.

Captain Jason held his shoulder as he said to him. "I heard what happened to your parents through your team. We are here to offer you a hand in rescuing them."

Erick was tongue-tied at this moment. In the first place, he didn't have any intention to involve his team with his personal problem. But now, here they were, standing at the front of his doorsteps while offering him their help.

He didn't expect this at all. But as of this moment, he felt touched and really grateful for them. They even came to him personally.

Elle, who was watching them on the side, put on a gentle smile on her face. She already anticipated this to happen, that's why she came up with a plan in her mind which involved Erick's team.

She knew that they wouldn't stand still and do nothing knowing that Erick was in need of their help. She would be glad to work with them to save Erick's parents. She knew that they would be a great help in this rescue mission.

Erick invited his team to enter the house. They stayed there for almost a day just discussing the plan on how they would save his parents. He told them every detail except for the demand which the Azumi Twins wanted.

He didn't mention anything about Catseye. The Joint Task Force would also grab this opportunity to apprehend the Azumi Twins. Now, they became the suspects who were responsible for Agent Marie's shooting incident.

The team also learned about Marie's amnesia. They were saddened by that news but they were glad that she already regained her consciousness. 

They didn't know if Marie could still come back to work with her current condition. But, they wanted to do something for her. They wouldn't let her sacrifice be put in vain.

After several hours of brainstorming, they were able to polish their plan. Elle also joined them. She was just quietly listening to their exchange of ideas. 

They decided that only men would go in the frontline while the ladies would stay behind to monitor the happenings. They would also serve as the primary contact for a back-up.

They acknowledged the Azumi Twins' brilliant moves. They intentionally made the arrangement to meet in the middle of the sea to avoid having police back-up. Since they thought that Erick could do that easily if the negotiation would happen in any other place.

After they settled with their strategic plan, it was time to leave. Other members of the Joint Task Force said their goodbye. They would prepare for the upcoming mission.

Bryan was also about to leave when Elle approached him.

"Bryan, can you stay with us for a while? I have something important to tell you."

Bryan was taken aback because of Elle's sudden request. He could also hear the seriousness in her voice. He couldn't help but wonder.

"Eh… sure." Bryan said as he smiled at her sheepishly.