Finn followed Irene into the building as he said, "I'm not too sure myself, but he's refusing to put his signature on the agreement, even though he agreed to sign it earlier!"Before Irene left for Franconia, she had made the acquaintance of Professor Lowe thanks to Professor Novsky's introduction.Since Professor Lowe had the technical ability to cut the foil down to 0.03 mm, Irene was going to commission him for his work.While it would even be more ideal if he joined them, Irene had made the offer, and Professor Lowe agreed earlier that he would take the job.And now, he seemed to be reneging on that agreement, which left Irene frowning."Is he here right now?" she asked."Yeah, he actually just arrived to see you. I've asked him to wait at the conference room."Irene started striding in that direction, and opened the door instantly the instant she reached it.The vast room was empty save for one person in a chair—seeing that Irene was standing at the door, Professor Lowe ro
The news was supposed to be something worth celebrating, but Irene found it implausible when she thought about it.After all, James had yet to catch on to the trail of that gang—how would they apprehend them so quickly?She called Isaac's number then, and he answered soon enough."Did you get the gang who hurt Erin?" she asked immediately."You saw the news?""Yeah. Did you really get them? That was fast…"So fast that she found it unbelievable."That's because it's fake," Isaac explained patiently. "We're not going to get them when they're in hiding, which is why we're putting up the fake news that we got them. Once they see it, they'd think—""Got it." Irene was quick enough to catch on. "They'd think that we got the wrong perps and be less wary since there are people to take the fall for them. They would come out of their holes, and we can get them when they do.""Exactly," Isaac said, then asked, "Did you call me just for that?"Irene wanted to ask him to help with Profes
Eagle paused for a moment. "I'd say counter-espionage and marksmanship…""That's enough." Irene cut him short. "I get the picture.""Are you dissatisfied with my performance, ma'am?" Eagle asked calmly."No, I was just asking," Irene quickly explained. "Oh." Eagle clearly sighed in relief. Irene mused to herself for a moment and eventually asked, "Do you know any hackers? Or do you have colleagues who are proficient in hacking?""Do you require their services?" Eagle asked."Yes," Irene replied. "Then I would be able to help. My division does have some experts," Eagle replied.Irene was delighted, "Really? Thanks!""That's not necessary, ma'am. Just ask me anytime you need help," Eagle said respectfully.Irene, however, did not enjoy ordering people around from a lofty position, or speaking as if she was above the rest. Everyone was equal in her eyes.Irene told Eagle about the situation with New Sun Pharman then. "I don't need details about their business. I want to a
The gang came out of hiding, strutting as they headed straight to a bar. All that hiding had left them with a terrible case of cabin fever, and now that they felt safe, they were naturally overjoyed and eager to let loose.It was time for chicks, alcohol, and debauchery. …Meanwhile, James had been keeping a tight surveillance on all entertainment centers and transit areas soon after he had spread the fake news that the police caught that gang.Since neither he nor Isaac could be sure if they were in the city, they had to go loud. Soon, they caught the gang's trail."They're at KK Bar."James hurried to look at the footage, his gaze darkening when he confirmed that it was the gang, and hurried to KK Bar with his men.At the bar in question, the lanky man and his gang were enjoying themselves to the fullest, taking a private room and several alluring ladies.Their clothes were off, their empty beer bottles covering the entire table.Some were singing and dancing on the tab
The rest of the gang were left dumbstruck by the sheer cruelty of the scene. Soon, the man blacked out from sheer agony as the acid burned through his flesh.Even so, James simply gestured for one of his men to throw a bucket of water in his face, waking him. The man cringed and sobbed his pain! He was not getting any action now after losing his manhood!Even so, James remained calm, as if it had nothing to do with him."We're just getting started and you're already breaking down?" He got up and stamped a foot on the man's face. "You're a career criminal, but you can't even stand that at all? You're really full of yourself!"The man's cheek hit the floor, while the other cheek was deformed under James's foot!The rest of the gang were now afraid. It was obvious that James was ruthless and would not hold back at all!The lanky man gave in right then—he did not want to lose his manhood too!"We were paid to abduct that woman and play with her…"James turned toward him. "T
James reported, "We have nothing to go on. The mastermind was very cautious." It was certainly worrying that they could not uncover the mastermind—it meant a time bomb was lurking in the shadows and going to blow up at any moment, catching them completely off guard!Isaac was scowling—he was worried too."Why don't we try to lure them out too?" James suggested.Since the mastermind's target was Irene, they just had to let Irene appear isolated while Eagle kept an eye on her from the shadows.That just might lure the mastermind out of hiding and they could set up an ambush to grab them in one swift stroke! While it was certainly an idea, there was no assurance that it would all go according to plan, and Isaac would never risk Irene."Let me think about it." Isaac needed a perfect plan, and James understood that too.Naturally, all that was left was to handle what was right in front of him for now, and he glanced nearby at the group of scumbags.Although he felt that it was be
No matter how Isaac thought about it, his son had clearly stolen Irene from him! And Tommy would not have come into existence without him!With Tommy still in his arms, he started to leave. "You're sleeping with your baby brother." Tommy blinked his large eyes, not making sense of any of it just then… until Isaac put him on the bed with his baby brother.Realizing that his papa was stealing his mama away, he grabbed the hem of Isaac's shirt and got up. "I want to sleep with Mama, not baby brother."Isaac watched speechlessly as Tommy got out of bed and scampered back to his room.Isaac sighed feebly.Whatever. He just had to squeeze a bit with them for the night.And yet, after he took a shower and returned downstairs, Isaac found Tommy curled up in Irene's arms and even leveling a challenging look at Isaac, as if to say that Irene was his.Isaac stood by the bed, watching his son for seconds, but he eventually gave in. Lying down on his side over the rather narrow edge behi
Irene stared at the text in surprise.Getting married?Who sent this? And who were they marrying? None of her acquaintances looked like they would marry soon.Erin Gooding and James Cross, perhaps?But they would not be making up so soon, would they?While she was left confused, more text arrived.[I thought about it for a while, but eventually decided to tell you because you're my only connection.]Irene had a hunch then, and quickly asked: [Lulu?][Yeah.]Irene asked almost in reflex: [Where are you right now? Who are you marrying?]…Lulu Adams stared at Irene's reply without moving. She did not want Irene to visit her or attend her wedding—all she wanted was a simple life.She decided to marry Martin York because he was the reason she found warmth in this unfamiliar city. When she smelled the sheep's fat during a team dinner days ago, she started to retch.When an older forensic doctor asked if she was pregnant, everyone started to stare at her weirdly.After al