Chapter 487

In the wee hours of the morning, a sleek red sports car pulled off a stunning fishtail maneuver before coming to a halt in front of a nightclub.

Elsie gracefully unfolded her toned legs from the low car, stepping out into the night. She was dressed to kill in a form–fitting black mermaid gown that hugged her curves in all the right places. Her crystal–studded stilettos sparkled under the moonlight, their sharp heels like daggers poised above the hearts of men.

“Ms. Archer. He’s still inside. I’ve had my eyes glued,” one of her subordinates stepped out of the shadows.

With a gaze as cold as the moon, Elsie lifted her delicate left hand to skillfully twist her raven hair into an elegant updo, securing it casually with a silver hairpin adorned with a crimson ruby.

Her movements were fluid poetry, leaving her subordinate utterly entranced.

“Stay on the lookout and be ready for cleanup duty.”

Inside the nightclub, shadows and light danced together, creating an atmosphere of mysterious allure.

Elsie clenched her jaw, weaving through the crowd lost in revelry, her eyes fixed on her target seated at the edge of the bar – Elvis. With each step closer, her heartbeat intensified, the surrounding noise fading into oblivion as if she were stepping into a dream.

Elsie readjusted her sultry hair, preparing for the night’s climax. Undoubtedly, she would use her favorite hairpin to strike decisively. Moments later, Elsie was behind Elvis, her soft hand nearly on his shoulder when suddenly, her wrist throbbed with pain, and the world spun!

“Ah!”

The next second, Elsie’s back slammed against a table, the pain so intense she gasped for air.

His reflexes were not of this world – they belonged to a devil! Elvis’s rough right hand imprisoned her delicate wrist, his left brutally squeezing her neck, his grip tightening relentlessly.

Over these years, as a top–tire secret agent, while executing the mission overseas, he occasionally would undergo assassination organized by his enemy Years of having been in dire straits had honed his senses to the extreme; even the slightest rustle could not escape his vigilance!

Now, with Elsie pinned beneath him, the suffocating pressure turned her face crimson, tears welling in the corners of her eyes.

“Is it you?”

Elvis loosened his grip, startled by the recognition.

Elsie gasped for breath, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. Onlookers whispered among themselves, mistaking the scene for a domestic dispute, too wary to intervene.

“Dude looks sharp, but man, is he trashy, domestic violence in public?!”

“Better mind our own business; they seem like they’re into it. Let’s just bail.”

Elvis’s face darkened at the murmurs.

“You hurt me,” Elsie struggled to rise, her back pain rendering her unable to straighten up.

“My apologies, occupational hazard,” Elvis’s long arm hooked around her waist and hoisted her up in one swift motion.

coldly, “Ms. Archer, aside from my sister, there’s no other woman who gets to hold me like that. You’re quite bold, aren’t you?” “You’re very protective of your sister. How envious to have such a handsome brother.” Elsie’s lips curved into a practiced, mesmerizing smile, “She must be very beautiful, right?”

If she dressed in the same clothes, styled her hair the same way,

cold light flashed in Elvis’s eyes, his lips curving into a smirk as he

smile, Her voice trembling, “But there’s always a hierarchy, levels of beauty.”

course, my sister is more beautiful.”

overly fond of his sister? But his straightforwardness somehow wouldn’t disgust her.

Elvis narrowed his deep eyes, “You are not

along his firm chest, her voice nonchalant, “Mister, you must believe that our previous encounters were because of

an eyebrow, “Oh,

his black tie, her body pressing against his, her eyes shimmering with longing, “I’ve been hoping to see you again, to repay

heart race, yet she managed

But in that moment, he felt a hint of truth in her

huh?” Elvis let out a mischievous

with shy excitement,

shifted

stared in disbelief, never expecting that Elvis’s idea of repayment was to

his hand, carefully placing the

at the man, the sudden

right. It’s harmful for a lady to drink spirits, so let’s say one shot for you, three for me,” Elvis’s eyes glinted like amber sunken deep into the sea, “Ms.

a deep breath, steeling her nerves, “A promise made

The game began.

about entertainment among all the Ashbourne children, and Jenga was

he would sit in a corner, playing with these childhood toys to soothe

that set her stomach ablaze. Sweat beaded on Elsie’s forehead, the fiery alcohol

had immersed herself

though seemingly radiant, was riddled with scars beneath the surface.

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shaking his empty glass

her glass, Elvis leaned in, his large hand covering the rim, “If you can’t drink anymore, just let it be. It’s only a game. I’ll take this

a bet, and I’m not one to back down.”

with a flushed face, downed the

up in a subtle smirk. This

Elvis intentionally lost to her. Perhaps it was his foul mood, but Elvis, the one who was usually alcohol tolerable, seemed a bit drunk.

I won again!”

victory, had a face flushed with the innocent joy of a young girl. Elvis watched her without blinking, feeling as if the world had fallen silent!

sister, Evadne, who would run around in glee after finally beating him at a game,

you never grew up, remaining forever in the carefree, thoughtless days, always protected by us. Unlike now, having experienced the cruelties

it’s your turn.”

beat. She saw a tear glisten in the sorrowful depths of Elvis’s eyes, fleeting

won. That’s nice.”

to hers, “I

his glass, the liquid trailing down his chiseled jawline.

Always, others demanded,

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