Chapter 136 - 136: Focus (1/2)

After meeting Erick's parents and having to endure the moment while witnessing the couple's sweet interactions, James and Selena left the hospital with indescribable expressions.

Selena went back to Arison's Holding and Mining Company Main office. James asked their driver to bring her back to the company since he could not accompany her.

James did not say a word but Selena understood that her brother has some personal matter to do. She did not ask him further.

He called Black Shadow. He wanted to confirm something. After leaving the hospital, James had a nagging feeling that the Joint Task Force's operation had something to do with Black Shadow.

He dialed Black Shadow's number, it rang several times because his phone was answered.

Black Shadow: ”Hey, we just met yesterday, you missed me already?”

James: ”I have no time to joke around with you.”

Black Shadow: ”Okay. Calm down and take it easy. What's the matter? Have you trace already who bought that necklace?”

James: ”No. I called you for another reason.”

Black Shadow: ”Oh... what is it?”

James: ”Did you have any encounter with the police authorities the same night your friend was killed?”

Black Shadow: ”How did you know that? Do you know those police who targeted me? They almost caught me at that time, if not for Reaper's help.”

James: ”F*ck! The Joint Task Force already knew that you know something about Catseye!”

”I told you to be careful when giving the tips to them about Catseye identity. But they were still able to track you.”

James felt his head throbbing when he thought about Black Shadow's carelessness.

”Hey... why are you blaming me? You are not sure yet if they were able to track me because of that. I was very careful not to leave a trace at that time.” Black Shadow retorted.

”I wonder how they got a grasp of information that I learned the identity of Catseye. Hmm... so that's the reason for attacking me that night.”

”If they catch you, don't you dare mention about Skull Gang!!” James said with his serious voice, warning Black Shadow.

Black Shadow's unrestrained chuckle could be heard on the other line.

”Do you think I will let that happen to me twice? They were just lucky that time.”

”Oh, by the way, so you also knew the guy who was shot by my friend. Did he survive?” Black Shadow asked him.

”Yes, he was just fine. I had just visited him with my sister at the hospital a while ago.” James answered.

”That's good. I need to give him a lesson when we see each other again. Aside from Catseye, I have few scores to settle with that guy.”

”Don't do anything about him,” James ordered him with his authoritative voice.

”Why are you protecting him? Is he your friend?” Black Shadow sounded displeased.

”Because he is the man my sister likes.” James simply said.

Black Shadow laughed after his reply. ”Well... I can not promise not to hurt him. Don't worry I will make sure not to kill him. A few beatings will do.”

”Did you not wonder? Everything that happened between you and the task force might be related to Catseye killing your friend.”

There was a moment of silence after that.

”Why did you think that the two events were related?” Black Shadow could not help himself to ponder.

”Because I could not believe that they were just merely a coincidence. What do you think?”

”But I could not think of any reason why she would do that? Does she have a relationship with the task force?! That is very absurd, right?” Black Shadow laughed from that thought.

”Okay, we will leave the possibility for now. I am warning you. Be careful! Don't let the task force catch you.” James reminded Black Shadow.

”Relax. I know what to do. Just investigate that necklace. That is the key, in solving this mystery. Haha, Goodluck. I have to go now.” Black Shadow said before he hung up the phone.

After that call, James headed to the Skull Gang Headquarter. He should start making a move.

”Catseye... I should be the one to catch you first. I have thought so many ways how will I deal with you once I see you.” he mumbled to himself.

When he arrived, he walked straight into his office, members of Skull Gang greeted him but he just ignored them. He was not in the mood today.

He leaned on his office chair as he squeezed his eyes shut and gritted his teeth as he massaged his temple.

He was not making any progress in terms of catching Catseye and now, he was even distracted because of a certain girl named Elle.

He was not like this when it comes to other women, only Elle could affect him like this.