Chapter 403 - 403: There Are Two Catseye

"Huh?! What did you say? Missing? Edson Tyler was kidnapped by Catseye? How could that be possible? Catseye is in front of me now." Officer Kim couldn't help but exclaim with his loud voice.

He couldn't believe what he had just heard from his men on the other team. Someone just reported to him that Person Tyler went missing in his residence tonight.

They said that person who did that was also Catseye. Officer Kim averted his gaze to the Catseye in front of them right now. The disbelief was written all over his face as he continued listening to the man on the other line.

"Are you sure? Are you positive that the person who took Edson was Catseye?" Officer Kim asked again, confirming it to his comrade.

"If that's true then this only means that there are two Catseye, attacking both Edson Tyler and Samuel Sy tonight."

Erick and Elle were bewildered after hearing that including Charles. 

"What's happening, Officer Kim?" Erick couldn't stay quiet any longer as he asked him with utmost curiosity.

Charles and Elle were also all eyes and ears to Officer Kim, anticipating his reply.

"My other men said that Edson Tyler was kidnapped by another Catseye. They are now chasing after them right now. They confirmed it in the CCTV that the person was Catseye. Same assassin's clothing, a masked man, and an authentic death card. He left his death card on Edson's bedside table." Officer Kim relayed to them the information he got from the other team.

"Whoa, this is an unexpected turn of events." Charles murmured.

Erick also didn't expect this. The confusion could be seen in his face. But he had no time to think about all of these tonight. His main priority was to keep Elle safe.

On the other hand, Charles also urged Elle to finish this negotiation as quickly as possible.

"Uhm, Elle, I think I should leave now before my wound becomes a burden to me. I think I am losing more blood and I feel that I am getting weak." Charles whispered to her.

"Angeles Wood Street # 145, Meet me there tomorrow," Charles gave her his address as well as his contact number.

Charles had no idea that she could still get his number to Sandy even if he didn't tell her now.

Fortunately, Erick was thinking the same thing. He wanted this negotiation to finish as soon as possible for him to save Elle.

"Officer Kim, let's accept Catseye's demand!" Erick said firmly, feeling resolute with his decision.

Officer Kim nodded to indicate his approval to Erick's decision. After that, Officer Kim contacted his men through his handheld radio. After calling their call signs, Officer began to relay the information to his men.

"This is an urgent command. Pull out the snipers. No one is allowed to shoot. Catseye has a civilian hostage. Our main priority now is to keep her safe. Gather everyone in the main entrance. Those who were at the back door and exits, please leave your current post now. Dispatch five patrol cars to backup team Bravo. They are chasing another Catseye as of this moment."

After a few seconds, they got a response from his men, informing Officer Kim that they had already done his command. Upon hearing that, Elle and Charles began to move out of the room. Erick was following them behind.

Meanwhile, Officer Kim and his men remained in that room. They would just leave once Catseye was already out.

Officer Kim finally approached Samuel Sy who was lying on the floor bathing with his own blood. He checked his pulse and breathing. He shook his head. Samuel Sy was already dead.

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The cops followed Officer Kim's command. When Charles and Elle were already outside of the building, they didn't see any single cop in the back part. All cops were gathered on the front side of the main entrance of the building.

Erick was still cautiously following them. Elle was still being held by Charles. They were now facing Erick whose face was still filled with worry and concern for Elle.

"We've done our part, now do yours," Erick said to Charles desperately.

Charles didn't utter a single word. He just nodded at him. Then Elle heard Charles say to her. "I'm grateful and so happy to see you alive."

Charles's grip on her body tightened for several seconds before he let go of her. He immediately ran towards his car. Without looking back, Charles left them as he escaped from that place.

Erick could finally breathe again normally when he saw Catseye releasing Elle. She was safe and unharmed. But his heart was still beating so fast. He needed to touch her for him to calm down.

Erick sprinted in her direction, trapping her in his arms while giving her a rib-crashing hug.

"Thank God, you're safe! I will not be able to take it if something bad happens to you. I will never ever forget myself." Erick mumbled while hugging her tightly in his strong arms.

"Erick… hubby. I'm sorry… I'm really really sorry." Elle hugged Erick back, gently stroking his head and his spine.

These were the only words she could utter as of this moment because of the overwhelming guilt she was feeling towards Erick.

They remained like that for a few minutes, just feeling each other's warmth. Finally, Erick calmed down. He felt relieved especially now that he was holding Elle in his arms.

"I'm gonna punish you! You will stick to me and stay with me tonight." Erick suddenly blurted out of the blue.

"Yeah. I will. I think I deserve some punishment for tormenting you again a while ago." Elle did not protest. She was willing to take every punishment Erick would give her tonight.

"Yeah. You didn't listen to me. You broke your promise again. What am I gonna do to you, Elle? Now I am thinking about using my handcuffs on you once again."

Elle giggled after hearing that. Now, she felt relieved that Charles was able to escape safely. What she needed to do now was face her punishment from Erick.

But one question remained unanswered. 

'Who is the other Catseye?'