Chapter 127 - Suspicion Everywhere (1/2)

Even though Emerson didn't want it to, the night had to end after the accident at the pool. After all, Halia was soaked from head to toe and she had to dry off as soon as possible before she got sick. So he took Halia back to her hotel room and left disappointedly. Why did Halia back away from him so quickly? Was he that frightening?

Of course, it bothered him a little, but, that wasn't the only thing that bothered him

He was also curious about Jackson's reaction.

When he watched him attempt to save Halia earlier, there was an odd vibe to them. It was like they had known each other for a long time. He couldn't hear their conversation, but the look in their eyes was ever so ambiguous. Was he imagining things? After all, Amelie was right there with him.

Was there something wrong with Jackson? The fact that he suddenly returned was already strange enough.

...

Meanwhile, over in Jackson and Amelie's hotel room, Amelie finally sat down and got to ask Jackson what she had been wondering all night.

”You didn't answer me earlier,” she smiled as she brewed a cup of coffee. ”I saw her bracelet. She's the one right?”

Jackson went into the bathroom to change into some dry clothes. When he returned, he was drying his head with a towel.

”She's not bad, right?” Jackson asked with a smile.

Amelie sighed, ”What is she doing here? Will she compromise what we are doing?”

”Don't worry, I have a feeling she is here on a mission. She's not going to compromise her own identity either,” Jackson replied.

”Mission? What do you mean?” Amelie asked in confusion.

Jackson removed the towel from his head and laughed, ”Oh, I forgot to tell you. She's an SPU agent.”

Amelie looked at Jackson in surprise. No wonder Halia hadn't mentioned anything yet.

”Does that mean she knows your identity?” Amelie asked.

”No, I haven't told her anything yet. But, she's already figured out the code on my bracelet, so I'm sure she'll figure out roughly who I am soon,” Jackson smiled.

Amelie sighed and shook her head. Things had gotten a lot more complicated.

”By the way, did you notice anyone following us today?” Jackson asked.