Chapter 396 - 396: Catching Up

"Okay. I will send someone to accompany you. Bring Sherlock… oh, why don't you bring Black Shadow? He is quite capable too." James suggested. Elle: "..." Elle didn't know how she would react after hearing James's suggestion. The idea of Catseye and Black Shadow working together never crossed her mind before. Besides, she would go there together with Erick. The two of them also agreed that they would infiltrate the facility together as well.  If Black Shadow and Erick would meet there then Elle didn't know how she would handle those two. Then she would need to explain things to Erick. But she had to admit that Black Shadow would be a great support if ever they would infiltrate the facility. He was an expert and very skilled assassin too. "I have to think about that first. Erick will be coming with me. I don't think it's a good idea if the two of them will meet." Elle said as a response. "Don't worry. I will tell him not to show himself to Erick. I just want to make sure you will have help with this mission. The Dark Knight Organization is becoming more cautious and careful now. They learned their lesson two years ago when Skull Gang launched a surprise attack." James said, explaining to her why he wanted to send Black Shadow to City X together with Elle. "Okay. I know that. I will have to talk personally with Black Shadow first." James just nodded in agreement. "Elle, Black Shadow told me a while ago that the Dark Knight Organization will be having a negotiation with one terrorist group in the Black Market two weeks from now. He heard that the Dark Lord would personally handle this deal with the terrorist group." Elle frowned after hearing that. She guessed that this deal had something to do with bio-weapons. "We need to stop it." Elle said firmly. "Those bio-weapons are very dangerous. It can jeopardize the lives of many people especially if the terrorists groups will be able to obtain such weapons," Elle added. "I agree. The Dark Knight Organization is an evil organization. They don't care about people's lives. They just only care about profits." James said in support with her last remarks. "Fortunately, Skull Gang's operation didn't go to that extent." James added when he noticed that Elle raised her brow while giving him a look saying 'How about Skull Gang?' "Hey don't look at me like that. I already stopped some of our illegal activities. I am just focusing on how to destroy the Dark Knight for the past two years." He said, defending himself and his organization in front of Elle. Elle let out a soft chuckle and said. "I didn't say anything. Besides, I'm in no place to judge you and Skull Gang. I am a sinner too. I've committed the most sinful crime and that is killing people. I was the one who gave that poison to your father, remember?" James looked at her helplessly. "Yeah, I do. But I also remember that you were the one who fulfilled my father's stupid wish." James sighed deeply as he remembered how unfair his father was for hiding his illness from his family. After that, there was a moment of silence between them. "James… I would like to say thank you once again… for everything." Elle was grateful to him. James just gave her a faint smile. "By the way, I have to go now. I have to meet my father's best friend and his wife. I also need to thank them." Elle decided not to mention Erick's parents to avoid further hurting James's feelings. Elle was about to leave when James suddenly grabbed her elbow thus stopping her. Reluctance and uncertainties could be seen in his eyes. "You will keep seeing me, right? You will not avoid you, will you?" James asked her with his desperate tone. Elle held his hand and gave him a reassuring smile. "Yes, of course. We are still friends, remember?" James felt at ease after receiving assurance from her. He finally let go of her hand. "I'm just one call away. You can also visit me at my place. But you need to inform me ahead." Elle said. 'Because I have to inform my hubby first or else I will be punished once again by his jealous beast.' She added in her thoughts but didn't voice it out to James. After bidding goodbye to James, Elle went out of the Skull Gang Headquarters. Outside, she met Black Shadow who was waiting for her. He wanted to confront Elle. Besides, he was glad to see her back. "Hey, Kitten! Do you have some time. Come with me, let's talk somewhere." Black Shadow said, grabbing Elle's hand without waiting for her response. "I didn't say yes." Elle slightly complained. Black Shadow chuckled. "I won't take no for an answer. Just follow me. We have a lot of catching up to do!" "Eh? Are you kidding me? We are not in that sort of relationship wherein we need to do some kind of catching up together. You are not my boyfriend, not even my friend!" Elle spat back at him. Despite that, she was still following Black Shadow. Black Shadow burst out laughing because of her last remarks. "Kitten… I know that you are already torn between the Angelic Detective and the Skull Gang's Supreme Leader. I don't want to burden you by adding myself in the list. But if you want me to be your boyfriend… then… sorry I have to say no… I already have someone in my heart." He let out another chuckle after saying those words. Elle: "..." She was rendered speechless because of Black Shadow's extreme shamelessness. "Aw!" Black Shadow grunted because Elle hit him on his head. "What a shameless jerk!!!" Elle exclaimed. "Hahaha! Please add the word handsome, Kitten. A very handsome shameless jerk! I will love to hear that from you." Black continued teasing and annoying her. "Aw!" Black Shadow received another hit from Elle. This time she kicked him on his butt. "Seriously, Catseye?!! Why did you hit me on my butt?!" "Oh, do you want me to kick you in your front instead?" Elle threatened him with a sinister smile flashed on her lovely face.