Chapter 708 - Theft In the Apartment (1/2)

”Hmm?” Felicia sat on the couch. Several thoughts jumbled in her mind as she still couldn't make any sense of the situation.

After a few minutes of silent waiting, Felicia peered into the bedroom she walked out of. The lingering scent of food continued to entice her and finally, she gave in. The entire situation felt creepy to her but in such dark moments, the glass of orange juice with artificial chemicals and no pulp looked like the only ray of light for her. This, and the scrumptious spread of food.

*Gulp*

Agreeing to her body's demands quietly, she skipped into the bedroom once again and drank a mouthful of orange juice before starting to eat the toast that smelled and tasted insanely good.

Minutes passed as she dedicated herself to enjoy the meal. Maybe the food was truly laced with something but she threw that consideration out of the window once she sipped on the juice. Her mouth was quite full from the toast when—

*Click*

She heard the door of the room next to her open up and she quickly walked out with her hand wiping away the crumbs from the corner of her lips and her mouth munching on the remnants of the brunch quickly.

Stunned, she found quite the sweat-laced youth walk out. His expression slightly weary as he adjusted his hair and through the ajar door, she gazed upon a redhead sleeping peacefully with a thin sheet covering and tracing her outstanding physique.

”Y-you! You forced yourself on her?” She gave the most obvious conclusion that the teaching of society could develop while Nik looked at her and shook his head, ”Nah, something like a massage. And she knows it. My massages are just too comfortable.”

His reply did not ease Felicia's worry and regret for eating the food.

This was the most classic statement to cover up such events. Massages.

In many countries, this just means prostitution and escort services! She had encountered such men claiming the very same attributes only to be found criminals later on.

*Click*

The entrance to the apartment opened and walked in a beautiful brown-skinned woman with long dark hair and deep brown eyes. However, her lips pursed instantly as she gazed upon the familiar whitish hair and that seductive physique. Slowly, the white-haired woman turned back and both of them trembled.

”You!”! They gasped as Ava's amulet shivered. She instantly grew stronger by three times. This action didn't escape Nik's observation. While he had his spiritual techniques, this world had stuff like Magic and Cosmic forces, out of which, Nik personally preferred Cosmic Forces for their augmentation capabilities are far superior to magic.

Felicia's body tensed too and looked ready to fight or escape but clearing his throat, Nik only looked towards his room.

”Since you aren't going to eat the food, let me clean it up first,” he sighed but snickered internally fully knowing that Felicia had stuffed herself well.

”Ah!”! Felicia felt like speaking up but by this time, Nik had already entered his room while Ava stood guard with a cautious gaze. She observed Felicia's hands for the woman had a dire need to steal things and would try to swipe away even the least valuable trinket just to satisfy her thirst.

”Oh, I had nothing to worry about,” Nik walked out while chuckling as he took the plates towards the sink and then finally eased the tension in the living room by explaining the situation.

”You... were contracted by Wilson Fisk for a time, yes?” He inquired.

”I may have,” Felicia didn't deny her association as Fisk had made her life a living hell after testifying against many crime lords and didn't even let go of simple thieves like her.

Gesturing for the two women to take a seat, he continued, ”Then you must have met Garuk. He's... hmm, he was associated with some cult and used magic.”

”Magic?” Felicia raised her eyebrow but after stealing so many artifacts, she already had a general understanding of the mysteries of the world.

”Oh, you know of it. That's great,” Nik smiled, ”Well, anyway, Garuk's cult is not on good terms with someone in this city and they hired your services to steal something crucial from this man. I won't name him,” Nik stated before Felicia could even ask, ”Anyway, you were broken out of the spell yesterday since the one controlling you also wanted something from me.”

”And?” Felicia inquired.

”And?” Nik looked at her.

”That woman inside the room,” She pointed towards the room where Angela had her reactionary settings upgraded while continuing, ”And what did that guy want? The one who controlled me.”

Whenever the words 'control' was spoken, Ava unconsciously thought of Purple Man who almost got his hands on her if not for her magic amulet. Still, she looked towards Mary's room, still unsure what Felicia was talking about.

”First of all, what she, I mean, the person who controlled you, wanted from me is actually not your concern and second, hmm, I have magical hands,” he grinned.

Not satisfied by the answer at all, Felicia felt like pressing for more when Nik looked at Ava, ”Can you come with me to the room?”

Ava nodded cautiously but didn't leave before warning Nik that Felicia might actually steel their utensils, making Nik feel speechless. From magical artifacts to silver cutlery... needless to say, Ava harbored unkind intentions for Felicia.

”Hey! You didn't—” Once again, Felicia found herself faced against yet another door.

The surroundings fell in silence and only the slight buzz of the refrigerator filled the entire living room.