Chapter 498 - 498: The Man Behind the Curtain (1/2)

~ At Dark Knight Organization Main Headquarters ~

Alfonso had just hung up the phone when Elle started to take a step. Her main goal today was to discover who's the powerful man behind the Dark Knight Organization.

'Who is the Dark Lord? This is my only chance. I just need to take a peek and have a closer look at his face.' Elle thought to herself.

Alfonso and others were distracted because they were busy discussing who would be in-charged in this negotiation with the Chief Detective. The guards were just waiting for Alfonso's signal to bring Elle back to her prison room. No one anticipated Elle's next move.

When the guards were about to hold her and guide her out of the venue, Elle suddenly pushed them and dashed towards the Dark Lord's table. One guard tried to catch her but because of her speed and agility, she was able to avoid him.

In just one swift move, she grabbed the curtain and pulled it hard, causing the curtain to fall on the floor.

*Swoosh*

*Thud*

”What the heck! Stop her!” Alfonso cursed loudly after seeing Elle's action.

The guards immediately apprehended Elle, holding her arms as they stopped her from moving further.

Elle stayed rooted in her spot with her eyes wide open the moment she saw the person sitting on the executive chair. She had a stunned expression on her face. He was the last person she expected to be the Dark Lord.

Elle's eyes met the sharp gaze of the Dark Lord. He was emanating a chilly aura, powerful enough to intimidate and frighten people. But Elle was different. Aside from being shocked by this discovery, she wasn't afraid of him at all.

The Dark Lord's lips twitched into a sinister smile and said, ”Hello, Miss Aliyah Ross, we meet again. Long time no see. How have you been?”

Elle immediately concealed her displeasure, pretending that she was confused and had no idea what's going on here.

”Senator Mondragon? What are you doing here? Why are you here…” Elle roamed her eyes in her surroundings and continued. ”...together with these bad guys?”

Yes, the Dark Lord was none other than Senator Alex Mondragon. He was the mysterious leader of the Dark Knight Organization- the powerful man who caused Elle's and others' misery.

As far as she remembered, Arison Family and Mondragon Family were good friends. Who would have thought that these two families were the true rivals? Alex Mondragon had tricked everyone even his fellow countrymen who believed that he was a good man.

She knew that Jorge Arison had no idea that his friend was his true enemy. Because if Jorge knew this then he should have informed James about it.

Alex Mondragon aka the Dark Lord stood up and approached Elle. Everyone was silent as they just watched the interaction between the two.

Senator Mondragon shook his head while clicking his tongue.