Chapter 256 - 256: Someone Was Looking For You (1/2)

The next whole day was spent in the preparation of the Joint Task Force and Catseye's Team. Elle and Erick were both separated from each other in the meantime.

As they had agreed, they would just see each other tomorrow evening at the meeting place which was set by the Azumi Twins. Elle's team would infiltrate the M.V Athena first.

Once Erick received her go signal then Erick's team would also take their moves according to their plan.

Since the negotiation would happen in a ship and in the middle of the sea, it was expected that they would need diving gears for them to conceal the other members' presence. Fortunately, the mission would happen during night time.

This was a secret mission of the Joint Task Force. Their Unit Chief and superiors had no idea about this. The Azumi Twins had warned Erick not to bring back-up nor inform the police authorities about this negotiation.

However, if things would become risky and something would go wrong, Erick's team would contact Rose and April for help. They would be the ones who would call the police back-up.

Elle had also warned Erick to be wary and be. more careful in disclosing information about this mission to others aside from the Joint Task Force. She believed that the Dark Knight Organization had eyes and ears everywhere even in police departments.

They couldn't afford to have an information leakage that might jeopardize their safety in this rescue operation. At least, with no more outsiders involved then they would be at ease that there would be no traitor in the team.

Meanwhile, Elle also went to her hideout. Phantom and others were already there, waiting for her arrival. When she arrived, she saw them sitting in her living room while checking and assembling their sniper rifles.

Placed in the middle of the living room table was the skeletal map and blueprint of the M.V Athena. This big cruise ship was owned by the Dark Knight Organization. They were too extravagant, allowing the twins to use this ship.

The moment Lu saw their Lady Boss, he stopped what he was doing and stood up immediately to greet her with his bright and cheerful smile.

”Lady Boss!” Lu's enthusiastic voice reverberated in the entire living room, catching the attention of others.

There were only three henchmen who accompanied Phantom in returning to City Z. It was brother Yu, Yan, and Lu.

Elle nodded as she returned their greetings. Her eyes roamed around the living room searching for Phantom.

”Where's Master Phantom?” she asked them when she didn't see him.

The three men exchanged meaningful glances before they responded to her.

”Lady Boss! Master is not-” Lu was about to say something regarding Phantom's condition when he stopped midway as Brother Yan stepped on his foot.

”Ouch!” Lu was not able to complete his sentence.

When he looked up, he met the warning gaze of brother Yu and brother Yan. He had no choice but to keep quiet. He was so excited and happy to see their Lady Boss that he forgot what Master Phantom had ordered them.

'You must not tell her about what happened to me in the hospital.'

Elle couldn't help but sense that something was off with the actions of the three men in front of her.

'Are they hiding something from me?' She started to have a doubt.

”Lady Boss, Master Phantom is resting at one of your guest rooms. He is waiting for you.” It was Brother Yu who answered her question.

Elle just nodded at him before she went to meet Phantom. She knocked on the door twice before she made her presence known to Phantom.

”Master, it's me, Elle. Can I enter?” she said as she asked permission to him.

”Come in.” Phantom's hoarse voice was heard from the inside.

With his go signal, Elle entered the room. Then Phantom's pale face greeted her sight. He was sitting on a chair near the bed.

Elle couldn't help but frown upon seeing his appearance.

”Master, are you okay? You don't look well.” There was a hint of worry and concern in her soft voice.

Phantom's lips twitch into a gentle smile before he replied. ”I am fine. I am just tired because of our long travel,” he lied.

”Come.. and sit.” Phantom offered her the available wooden chair beside him.

Elle complied as she walked over and sat down.