Chapter 313 - 313: Joint Task Force Mini-Reunion (2/2)

Elle heaved a sigh of frustration.

”Why are you doing this to me, Chief Lee? You know I couldn't say no to you!”

Erick chuckled.

”Can you just call me, Erick? Stop calling me Chief Lee. You are not my colleague nor my subordinate.”

”But others also call you that, not only your subordinates and colleagues.”

Erick averted his gaze to Elle. ”But you are not others. You are you. You are special!”

”You are just saying this because I look like your Elle.” she quietly grumbled, but it was loud enough for Erick to hear.

'Because you are definitely Elle!'

Erick had no plan to argue with her today so he changed the topic.

”Before I forget… I would like to ask you.” Erick paused for a moment before he continued.

”Did you bring swimwear?” he asked with anticipation.

Elle rolled her eyes skyward after hearing that.

”No!” Elle promptly said.

”Huh? Why not?”

”I have no plan to go swimming. I am allergic to chlorine and pool waters. Do you want me to get sick?”

Erick couldn't refute that. He knew she wanted to hide her scars from him. He already expected this.

Seeing the disappointment in Erick's expression, Elle spoke up again.

”Next time, invite me to go to the beach. Then I might consider wearing a swimsuit in front of you.” Elle said with a taunting smile on her lovely face.

Erick suddenly stopped the car after hearing her statement.

”Hey, why did you stop?” Elle asked, looking at him with confusion.

Erick turned sideways to face her.

”Do you want to go to the beach now?”

”Erick... Seriously? Are you asking me that, right now? For goodness' sake, we are here to attend a birthday party of your friend!” Elle said exasperatedly.

Erick gazed at her with a trace of warmth in his eyes. His face instantly lit up as a gentle smile hung on his lips.

'Oh gosh. How could this man be so good-looking as he smiles like this!' Elle complained to herself.

”What? Why are you looking at me like that?!”

”I like it… I love to hear you calling my name.” Erick said with a satisfied smile on his face.

Elle was rendered speechless. She didn't know what to say. After a while, Erick averted his gaze back to the road and continued driving. The smile on his face didn't disappear.

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Back to the Centennial Resort, Major Jason also arrived. Now, they were just waiting for Erick to complete the team.

Unknown to them, there was also another presence, watching over them not too far away. Black Shadow was there, waiting for the right timing to greet Marie personally in secret.