Chapter 340 - 340: Sherlock: The Sneaky Fellow

When Erick left her, Elle just stayed rooted in her spot for only God knew how long. Her gaze was fixed to the direction where he disappeared from her sight. Her eyes were also red because of her tears.

People who were passing by were looking at her strangely. They were talking about her as if she was a girl who was dumped or cheated on by her boyfriend based on her expression.

Fortunately, Elle's focus came back the moment she heard the ringtone of her cellphone. She realized that she was still in the public place and people around her were giving her a weird and curious look.

Elle immediately fixed herself, wiping the tears in her face as she answered the phone.

"Hey, Ali? Where are you? It's already been half an hour. Why are you not here yet? Our foods are already served here. Come here now. Same location, Table # 3." 

The caller was Sandy. They were supposed to have their lunch when Elle saw Erick outside their office building.

"K… I'm coming." After saying that, Elle quickly hung up the phone.

With a heavy heart, Elle followed Sandy to the Fastfood Chain where they usually ate their lunch. It was just a walking distance from their office. The rain finally stopped.

After a while, she arrived at the said location. Elle barely touched her food. She lost her appetite and didn't feel hungry at all.

"What happened to you? Why is it you look like sh!t? Are you sick? Did you bring your medicine?" Sandy said at her, lifting an eyebrow.

'Yes, I am sick. But no medicine can cure this illness nor can help me stop this pain. This illness is called lovesickness. Only Erick can cure [email protected]… this is so tiring and exhausting. Erick, my hubby, I am sorry. This is all my fault. I'm in a big mess right now!' Elle thought to herself.

"HELLO to the world, Aliyah!" Sandy yelled at her while waving her hand in front of Elle's face.

She did that because Elle didn't respond to her. She succeeded in getting Elle's attention and bringing her back out of her wandering thoughts.

"Sandy!" Elle suddenly exclaimed.

"What?" Sandy replied.

"Tell me honestly. Did you talk to him? Are the two of you communicating? Are you reporting my every action to him?" Elle bombarded Sandy with so many questions, giving her an accusing look.

"Whoa! Whoa! I can't believe it, Aliyah Ross? Are you accusing me of spying on you and reporting everything to your overprotective knight in shining armor who is also your guardian?" Sandy reacted exasperatedly, pretending to be upset as she was slightly hurt by her accusation.

Sandy knew the 'him' who Elle was referring to.

Elle just observed Sandy for a few seconds.

'No. I think it's not Sandy.' Elle mumbled to herself. She was very certain about it.

Elle sighed deeply before apologizing to her friend. "I am sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. I am just asking you."

"That's not the tone of someone who was just asking. It sounded more like you are accusing me already." Sandy pouted as she folded her arm over her chest.

"I said I am sorry. Please forgive me, my dear, Sandy." Elle said, trying to appease her.

"Alright. But just to make it clear… I didn't contact him. I was so busy with our work you know. The problem of the two of you is none of my business. Besides, you are my friend, not him. I won't stab you in the back. He just told me to inform him if your old illness will start to act up again." Sandy still answered Elle's inquiry.

"Yeah… I believe you. Sorry again."

"Ok. Just take a few bites. You have not eaten anything yet. You need more energy for our work. If you get sick then I might really contact him. Is that what you want?" Sandy urged her to eat by threatening her.

Elle had no choice but to comply. 

When they went back to the office, Elle couldn't concentrate on her work. She was really distracted, thinking a lot of things. Erick's face and their last interaction a while ago kept hounding her mind.

She was also trying to figure out who was the person spying on her. She was always on high alert since the day she returned to the City Z. 

She trusted no one. 

She knew the danger she would be facing the moment she stepped back in this City. Some already saw her face and knew Catseye's identity. And she was aware that there were people in the authorities who were working for the Dark Knight Organization.

She was very careful not to alert the enemies. She didn't even try to contact Master Phantom nor Charles. This time she didn't want to involve the people she loved in her revenge. She would do it by herself using Supremo's power.

That's why she was wondering now, despite being alert and cautious, how come someone was able to hide from her radar and was still able to do some spying.

'What a sneaky fellow?!' Elle mumbled through gritted teeth. 

She was really mad and not in a good mood especially after hurting the man she loved. She tried calling Supremo to confront him but his phone was switched off.

After a few hours of racking her brain hard, she got some answers. Elle did some experiments to confirm her suspicion. And Viola! The mole just took the bait.

Elle snuck out of their office. And she felt someone else's presence, following her. After a while, she went back to their office wearing her signature evil smile.

Elle approached Josh.

"Hey, Josh… Can I request something? If you do this for me I will take this as a great favor. Please." Elle said, trying to convince Josh to help her out.

Josh felt weird and puzzled but seeing Elle's pleading look, he was not able to refuse her.

"Sure, Ms. Ali. What is it?" Josh said, agreeing to help her out.

Elle smiled and said "Don't tell this to Sandy. Ok?"

Josh just nodded at her while scratching his face.

"Great!" Elle said.

Then after that, she gave him her instruction. She would implement her plan after working hours. Elle's lips turned up into a sly smirk. She couldn't wait to catch that person!

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Office hours ended. Elle let Sandy leave first. She didn't go with her. She told her that she still had something to do. Sandy just nodded at her and didn't ask her further.

When Elle made sure that Sandy completely left the building, she contacted Josh. Soon, she went to the parking lot where Josh was waiting for her.

Most of the employees already went home. There were only a few cars present in the parking area. Josh waved at her the moment he saw her. Elle also waved back at him with a smile.

The moment Elle reached him, Josh opened the car door for her. But Elle didn't enter the car right away. 

Instead, she grabbed Josh's hand which was holding the car door. Then Elle kicked the car door to close it. The next thing she did was twisting Josh's hand and pushed him on the car.

It happened so fast. Josh was not able to react. He was caught off guard by Elle's sudden attack. He was now being pinned down on the hood of his car.

"Aww! Miss Ali! What are you doing?" Josh asked her anxiously, grunting because Elle was applying force on his arm which was bound by her.

"Talk now, if you don't want me to break your arm for real. Who are you? Your code?" Elle said firmly. There was a hint of irritation in her voice.

Elle's smiling face was long gone. She was staring at him with her cold stare.

"What are you talking about, miss Ali?!" Josh refused to give in.

"Aaah!" He squealed in pain.

Elle squinted her eyes at him. "Miss Ali your A*s! You know who I truly am. I am not bluffing. I will really break this arm. One… two…"

"AAAH! Our Queen please stop! I'll talk now. I'm Sherlock. That's my code name!" Josh promptly revealed himself.

He had no choice. Their Queen had cornered him big time! He was deceived by her.