Chapter 330 Richter meets Evangeline (1/2)

Evangeline was put to sleep and blindfolded by the agents of the Shadow Mercenaries. It took them a few days before they were able to get back to the base which was always changing its location. Upon the return of the group, Richter was there to greet them.

”What of Drake?”

”He's dead.”

”Good.”

That was the quick interaction between Hektor and Richter as they talked about the death of a long time ally. Seeing as Drake was one of the weakest in the group of ten, losing him wasn't that much of a blow. After hearing Hektor's report, Richter shifted his attention to Evangeline.

”Place her in my study... Without her pawns she's pretty much a weakling. After you're done with that, I want you to prepare for a guest's arrival.” The six who heard what Richter said saluted at him, and left. Hektor headed to Richter's study, while the other five started to prepare for the coming guest. It was easy for them to tell who this mystery guest was.

...

Evangeline who had been sound asleep opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was an old man wearing a similar yet different uniform from the other people in the Shadow Mercenaries. His presence alone made it easy to tell who this person was. Evangeline who was placed sitting on a chair in front of Richter stood up and did a curtsy.

”It's a pleasure to meet the grandfather of Alex. I'm Evangeline Kain a friend of your grandson.” Richter smiled amused, seeing how Evangeline acted the complete opposite of how Rachel reacted upon meeting him.

”Hmm, interesting... Very well I shall introduce myself as well, I am Alex's grandfather, Richter Greyhound. Now the tedious pleasantries are over let's get down to business, little girl, I heard you like my grandson... What if I tell you, I can give you his love?”

Evangeline was already expecting this to be one of the question Richter would ask her. Ever since the death of Drake, she knew that she would stand face to face with Alex's grandfather at some point. With that scenario in mind she started to think of numerous ways of how their conversation would go, and how she would respond.

”Your offer is enticing, but I will decline. I want to gain Alex's love with my own efforts.”

”I see... Another question then, aren't you angry at me?”

”Why should I get angry at you?” Evangeline said this line with a calm smile on her face, which betrayed nothing of her inner turmoil. Richter who was great at deducing what people really feel, couldn't get a good read on what Evangeline was truly feeling at the moment. If she were hiding her anger she was doing it so well, that she was able to fool even him.

”Aren't you angry that I have captured your friends?”

”Captured? Weren't they invited to a party like I was?” Evangeline looked genuinely surprised when she said this, which made Richter smile in amusement.